GAZA, March 23, 2018 (WAFA) – Israeli forces shot and injured four Palestinian protesters during clashes at many locations along the eastern and northern border of the Gaza Strip on Friday, according to local sources.

Israeli army opened gunfire at protesters to the north and east of Beit Hanoun town, in northern Gaza Strip, seriously injuring one of them with live bullets. He was moved to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, and his case was described as critical.

Meanwhile, Israeli soldiers stationed at borderline watchtowers opened gunfire at protesters who were gathering near Nahal Oz military base, at Gaza-Israel border to the east of Gaza city, injuring one of them with live bullets. Others also suffocated as a result of teargas inhalation.

Two other protesters were also injured during concurrent clashes with Israeli army to the east of Jabalia town, in northern Gaza Strip, as well as to the north of Beit Lahia town in northern Gaza Strip.

Similar clashes also erupted at many points of friction in the occupied West Bank following Friday prayers.

M.N