A Palestinian boy holds his national flag during clashes with Israeli security forces on the Gaza-Israel border on April 6, 2018SYRIA - 7 April 2018: Israeli forces killed seven Palestinians as thousands protested and clashes erupted along the Gaza border on Friday, a week after a mass demonstration led to violence and the bloodiest day since a 2014 war.Gaza's health ministry also reported that 408 Palestinians had been taken to hospitals and medical centres for treatment. The dead included a 16-year-old, it said.At least six journalists were shot and wounded, according to a statement from the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate. "It also said explosive devices and firebombs were thrown, adding that soldiers opened fire "in accordance with the rules of engagement".Israeli army spokesman Brigadier General Ronen Manelis defined the day's events as a success. ""The Israelis are cowards. "I particularly urge Israel to exercise extreme caution with the use of force in order to avoid casualties," he said.Kuwait on Friday called on the UN Security Council, to back an independent inquiry on the Israeli-Palestinian clashes, a week after a vain attempt to do the same thing.

Source: Egypt Today April 06, 2018 21:45 UTC