Bloomberg: Palestinians Clash With Israeli Troops for Second Week in Gaza
* Nine Palestinians killed as 20,000 people protest near fence
* Protesters burn mounds of tires to obscure snipers’ vision
At least nine Palestinians were killed in the Gaza Strip as thousands protested near the border with Israel for a second straight week and the U.S. blocked a UN resolution calling for an independent investigation into the violence.
Hamas, the militant group that rules the impoverished coastal strip, called on protesters to turn out Friday in larger numbers than last week, when Israeli forces shot dead 16 Palestinians in Gaza’s bloodiest day since a 2014 war.
This time, protesters sought to thwart Israeli snipers by burning mounds of tires and using mirrors to reflect the sun’s rays into soldiers’ eyes, as some pelted soldiers with rocks and firebombs. The Israeli army said it used water cannons to put out fires, a giant fan to dispel the tire smoke and live rounds against those who tried to breach the fence.
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More News On The Gaza Protests Along The Israeli Border
Though Deadly, Gaza Protests Draw Attention and Enthusiasm -- New York Times
At least ten killed by Israeli fire, including journalist in Gaza border protest -- FRANCE 24
Gaza Protests Continue; At Least 8 Palestinians Killed Friday -- NPR
EU says Gaza deaths 'raise serious questions about Israel's use of force' -- The Times of Israel
PHOTOS: Gazans Protest Again; Palestinian Officials Say 8 Killed By Israel -- NPR
Gaza buries journalist killed while covering mass protests -- CBS News
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