One Palestinian dead and many injured in Gaza border clashes
Israeli fire reportedly kills protester near town of Khan Younis as Gaza authorities claim 40 have been injured on Friday
Palestinian protesters run for cover from teargas fired by Israeli troops during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, April 6, 2018. (AP Photo/ Khalil Hamra)
A Palestinian man has been killed by Israeli gunfire and 40 people have been injured in protests on the Gaza-Israel border, health officials said.
Health ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Kidra said the man was killed near the Gaza town of Khan Younis.
He was said to have been killed by a shot to the head.
Mr al-Kidra said 40 people were injured, five of them seriously, but did not provide a breakdown of the types of injuries.
The casualties were the first as new violent incidents erupted on Friday along the Gaza-Israel border fence.
Palestinian protesters burned tyres, sending black smoke billowing into the air and prompting Israeli troops to fire tear gas and live fire.
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