Palestinian rioters in Gaza have hurled an explosive device and firebombs at Israeli troops deployed at the border, during what the Israel Defense Forces described as “several attempts” to damage the fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip and cross over into Israeli territory.
Some 10,000 Palestinians have taken part in violent riots in five locations along the length of the border, which also includes the burning of Israel flags and pictures.
This is the third week of violent protests on the Israeli-Gaza border. Here is what is happening right now. Time of report in parentheses (UK time/Israel time).
Throughout the day, 10,000 Palestinians have been violentlyrioting in five locations along the fence with the Gaza Strip. Over the last hour, several attempts to harm or breach the security infrastructure have taken place pic.twitter.com/Uhyssh2XNH
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) April 13, 2018
(9 AM/11 AM)
When I think of peaceful demonstrations, this isn't the picture that springs to mind #GazaFence #GazaReturnMarch #gaza pic.twitter.com/1CQqmU9uo6
— Ben Waxman (@benwaxman) April 13, 2018
100,000 rioters keep protesting violently (8 AM/10 AM)
Throughout the day, 10,000 Palestinians have been violentlyrioting in five locations along the fence with the Gaza Strip. Over the last hour, several attempts to harm or breach the security infrastructure have taken place pic.twitter.com/Uhyssh2XNH
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) April 13, 2018
#Gaza border protest is an opportunity for #terrorists and hooligans to take advantage, and for #Hamas to stage yet another tactic, after failed rockets and tunnels strategy. #Israel is strong and quick to respond. Hamas sends boys and girls to hurl stones. pic.twitter.com/3L3PUN3Cx6
— Ben (@benghand) April 13, 2018
#Gaza today pic.twitter.com/5MMgGhLtCV
— Sara (@CurbYourEnthusi) April 13, 2018
Explosive device detonated (8 AM/10 AM)
An explosive device was placed & detonated near the Karni Crossing in northern Gaza & a firebomb attached to a kite was dispatched. Meanwhile, explosive devices, rocks & firebombs have continued to be hurled
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) April 13, 2018
Palestinians fly explosive kites (8 AM/10 AM)
In a new form of peaceful protests, protesters are flying kites with photos of the #Palestinians killed by #Israeli forces since the beginning of the #GreatReturnMarch. #مسيرة_العودة_الكبرى #جمعة_حرق_العلم pic.twitter.com/ZHkwpfDLBO
— Not Numbers (@WeAreNotNumbers) April 13, 2018
Little girls present at the March (8 AM/ 10 AM)
The beautiful Palestinian girls#GreatRetunMarch pic.twitter.com/D2UiqdJdQA
— Great Return March (@GreatReturnMa) April 13, 2018
Palestinian flag raised near the border (7 AM/9 AM)
Palestinian flag being raised just few meters away from the Israeli border fence with #Gaza as part of #GreatReturnMarch events at north Gaza today. pic.twitter.com/ALJ8D6mnE7
— Great Return March (@GreatReturnMa) April 13, 2018
IDF reports riots in the morning (6 AM/8 AM)
Since this morning, thousands of Palestinians have been rioting in five locations along the border with the Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/ReSnp4hEO0
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) April 13, 2018
Palestinians collecting tyres (6 AM/8 AM)
A Palestinian women helps the Palestinian youth by collecting the tiers#GreatReturnMarch pic.twitter.com/xYCtCxKWEc
— Great Return March (@GreatReturnMa) April 13, 2018
Palestinian rioters breach the security infrastructure and engage in violent provocations (6 AM/8 AM)
Over the last hour, several attempts to harm or breach the security infrastructure took place. In addition, a number of attempted terror attacks occurred, during which an explosive device and firebombs were hurled
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) April 13, 2018
IDF responds accordingly (6 AM/8 AM)
IDF troops are responding with riot dispersal means and are firing in accordance with the rules of engagement. The IDF won’t allow any harm to security infrastructure & will act against the violent rioters & terrorists who threaten either
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) April 13, 2018