Palestinian martyred by Israeli forces in Gaza

By Nour Abu Aisha and Hani al-Shaer

GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA) – A Palestinian was martyred by Israeli forces near the border of the Gaza Strip on Monday, according to the Israeli military.

In a statement, the army said two Palestinians armed with an ax were stopped while attempting to infiltrate into Israel from the Gaza Strip.

Israeli forces fired toward the two Palestinians, killing one of them, the army said.

A Palestinian security source said a group of Palestinian youth had tried to go through the security fence in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip

Israeli forces opened fire on the youth, killing one of them, the source said on condition of anonymity because he was unauthorized to speak to media.

The Palestinian Health Ministry has yet to confirm the death.

Since March, at least 123 Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured by Israeli gunfire during anti-occupation protests in the Gaza Strip.