The "rage procession" near the border in the southern Gaza Strip began in the afternoon (Wednesday) when the terrorist organization Hamas called on the demonstrators to participate in the demonstration and threatened in case of harm to the demonstrators.
Palestinian sources reported that several rioters in the incident were hit by smoke grenades thrown by IDF forces in the border area. Earlier, several young people were reported to have cut the barbed wire fence in the southern Gaza Strip.
A Hamas spokesman said that "the masses gathering today in East Khan Yunis emphasize their readiness to continue to pressure Israel until it meets the demands."
It was further stated that "all options are open".
Earlier, Palestinian sources reported that terrorist organizations in Gaza had promised Egypt to curb the incident today to prevent harm to participants.
This was after the Egyptians expressed anger in light of the embarrassment that arose following the border fighter's injury that day and closed the Rafah crossing.
Earlier, Defense Minister Bnei Gantz conducted an assessment of the situation on the ground in the Southern Command, together with the commander of the Southern Command, Major General Eliezer Toledano, and the Coordinator of Government Operations in the Territories, Major General Rassan Aliyan, in light of recent events.
At the end, Defense Minister Ganz said: "Israel has no interests in Gaza other than peace and the return of the boys - the obstacle to prosperity and development of the Strip is Hamas led by Sinwar. We will collect a price for any harm to our citizens, soldiers and sovereignty. "A million inhabitants, and also in the plans and military means we are developing if we have to use force. The reality on the ground will determine what tools we will use. I want to strengthen all the inhabitants of the south, and the family of the warrior Barel we all pray for.
Violent incidents took place on the fence over the weekend during the Palestinians, during which Border Police fighter Barel Shmueli was seriously injured.
In the IDF, there were increased forces, and rocket fire was also carried out.
