GAZA, February 14, 2011 (WAFA) – Israeli forces shot and injured an 18-year-old Palestinian on Monday while he was collecting gravel north of Gaza Strip, medical sources said.

Israeli forces stationed near the fence separating Gaza from Israel opened fire at a group of Palestinians collecting gravel injuring one Palestinian, according to witnesses.

Medical sources said that the young Palestinian was shot in the leg and transferred to a hospital in north Gaza. His condition was described as moderate.

Israeli soldiers targeting Palestinians collecting gravel caused almost 200 injuries and two deaths since February 2010.

Israeli forces target any moving object that comes within 300 meters of the fence.

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