The number of the Palestinians injured by Israeli occupation forces during clashes near the eastern border of the Gaza Strip on Friday rose to 17, Palestinian Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf al Qedra said.

A total of 15 persons out of the 17 were injured by live bullets.

Dozens of Palestinians were suffocated by tear gas bombs.

It is worth mentioning that the eastern and northern areas of the Gaza Strip are witnessing clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli forces every Friday.

Source: MENA