21 Gazans wounded by IDF after launching explosive devices at border

Published: 5 March 2019

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Israeli military says the devices were attached to balloons. Hamas is trying to avoid an escalation but a protest planned for March 30 could ignite bigger conflict

21 Gazans said wounded by Israeli fire as thousands riot on border (Times of Israel)
Weekly clashes come a day after UN report accused Israel of potential war crimes for its handling of violence in the Strip

Hamas is being careful to avoid escalation, but that could change very soon (Times of Israel)
Despite a dire economic situation, Gaza’s rulers are opting for a measured response to border protest deaths. But a mass protest planned for Land Day on March 30 could lead to war

Israel strikes Hamas post in response to Gaza border riot (Times of Israel)
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