Palestinians claim seven injured by Israeli fire
Soldiers open fire after Gazans approach security fence
Palestinian security forces secure the Karni Crossing linking Gaza Strip and Israel in 2008 (photo credit: Wissam Nassar/Flash 90)
Seven Palestinians were injured when Israeli forces opened fire at a group of Palestinians near the security barrier in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to Palestinian media reports.
Two were seriously injured and five had moderate injuries, Gaza medical spokesman Adham Abu Salmiya told the Ma’an news agency. The injured were being treated at Shifa Medical Center in Gaza City. Abu Salmiya identified most of the victims as farmers.
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Israel Radio reported that soldiers identified terrorists approaching the Karni Crossing by vehicle, apparently to plant explosive devices. Troops opened fire with rifles. The IDF reported that tank fire may also have been involved.
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