From the Liveblog of
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Minor clashes on Gaza border as Palestinians mark Land Day
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Around 100 Palestinians held a protest on the border with the Gaza Strip earlier as part of Land Day commemorations, which marks the Israeli government’s expropriation of Arab-owned land in the Galilee on March 30, 1976, and the ensuing demonstrations in which six Arab Israelis were killed.
According to a military spokesperson, several Palestinian suspects hurled grenades toward Israeli troops stationed on the border, who responded with tear gas and low-caliber rounds from a Ruger rifle.
No soldiers are hurt by the grenades, the spokesperson tells The Times of Israel.
The Israel Defense Forces says the gathering has been dispersed.
Several Palestinians are reported hurt by tear gas inhalation.
The Times of Israel Community.