From the Gaza Strip to Africa to Europe, security forces have long dealt with stone throwers, albeit in very different ways. Israel says the crowds are being incited by the Hamas militant group, and the threats go far beyond stone throwing. In "exceptional" cases, such as a boulder being hurled at forces, live fire could be prohibited. One Syrian migrant, however, was sentenced to five years in prison on terrorism charges for entering the country illegally and throwing stones at police. Kashmir:In Indian-administered Kashmir, a disputed territory divided between India and Pakistan, protesters have long viewed stone throwing as a legitimate form of protest against Indian rule.

Source: Fox News November 04, 2018 16:18 UTC