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Palestinian killed, 5 injured in Gaza border riots, Hamas officials say
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says one Palestinian has been killed and 5 wounded, including one seriously, from IDF live fire during violent demonstrations on the border.
The man killed on the border is identified as 26-year-old Ahmed Mustafa Salah, according to Palestinian media reports.
Another 10 Palestinians have been hurt from tear gas, according to the Hamas officials.