At least 254 Palest­inians have been killed by Israel­i fire since the protes­ts began in March 2018GAZA CITY, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: A Palestinian wounded last month during clashes on the Israel-Gaza border succumbed to his wounds on Monday, the health ministry in the Palestinian enclave said. Israel strikes Hamas targets in Gaza over rocket: armyFor nearly a year protesters have been gathering along the border calling for Palestinian refugees and their descendants to be allowed to return to former homes now inside Israel. At least 254 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the protests began in March 2018, the majority shot during weekly border protests and clashes. Palestinian killed by Israeli fire during Gaza border clashes: Gaza ministryOthers have been hit by tank fire or air strikes in response to violence from Gaza. Israel and Hamas, which has controlled the blockaded Gaza Strip for over a decade, have fought three wars since 2008.

Source: The Express Tribune March 11, 2019 10:07 UTC