GAZA, December 16, 2017 (WAFA) – At least six Palestinians were injured with live ammunition and others suffocated by tear gas as clashes continued along the Gaza borders in protest of US President Donald Trump‘s recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli‘s capital, said sources.

Israeli army forces deployed along the eastern borders between Gaza and Israel fired live ammunition and tear gas canisters at Palestinian youth who demonstrated near the borders. 

Six youth were shot and injured with live ammunition and transferred to hospitals and medical facilities for medical treatment. Their medical conditions were described as moderate. Many others suffocated after inhaling tear gas fired by the army.

Two Palestinians were killed and at least 103 others injured with live ammunition during violent clashes that broke out during protests along the Gaza borders on Friday.

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