GAZA, September 19, 2018 (WAFA) – A Palestinian Wednesday was shot and injured by Israeli forces’ fire near the borders to the east of Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, said sources.

Israeli soldiers stationed behind earth mounds, near the border fence between Gaza and Israel to the east of Deir al-Balah, opened live fire at a group of Palestinians who were protesting near the border fence, shooting and injuring one man, which necessitated his transfer to hospital for medical treatment, where his condition was described as moderated.

Forces also opened fire at other groups of Palestinian protesters  to the northeast of Khan Younis city, in the southern Gaza Strip, however, no injuries were reported.

Just few hours earlier, at least eight Palestinians were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire at Palestinians who gathered at the border fence between Gaza and Israel.

T.R.