Following new violent protests by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on the border with Israel, the Israeli army attacked a Hamas military post on Saturday. According to the army, the post is close to the protests where shots were fired at Israeli soldiers. The attack was carried out with a drone. At least three Palestinians were previously injured by shots fired by Israeli soldiers, according to the Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip.
According to media reports, the Palestinians used firebombs and burned tires. Incendiary balloons were also sent to Israel again. These already caused fires in the south of the country on Friday.
Palestinian demonstrations in fishing boats
Palestinians also demonstrated on Saturday in fishing boats off the coast of the Gaza Strip in the Mediterranean Sea against the blockade of the Palestinian territory.
Worries about new conflicts
Clashes at the Gaza border have increased recently, fueling fears of another major conflict. Last week, the army had already carried out airstrikes on a Hamas post after clashes.
Israel closed the border to thousands of Palestinian workers
In light of the renewed unrest, Israel closed the border to about 17,000 Palestinian workers. During the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur on Sunday and Monday, border crossings with the Gaza Strip and the West Bank will remain completely closed for security reasons.
More than two million people live in very poor conditions in the Gaza Strip. Hamas, classified as a terrorist organization by the EU, the US and Israel, seized exclusive power by force in 2007. Israel subsequently tightened the blockade of the coastal area, which Egypt supported.
Source: Krone
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