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9 Palestinians Killed By Israeli Troops In Demonstrations Along Gaza Border

Tensions are high as Palestinians are staging big "March of Return" rallies along the border for the next six weeks, in advance of the 70th anniversary of the creation of the state of Israel.
A Palestinian youth being carried on a stretcher Friday after being injured during a demonstration near the border with Israel east of Jabalia in Gaza.

Updated 11:23 a.m. ET

Nine Palestinians have been killed in clashes with Israeli troops along the Gaza border, Palestinian officials said.

The ages of those killed range from 16- to 38-years old, according to Palestinian health officials. Palestinian health officials tell NPR hundreds of Palestinians suffered from a range of injuries. AP reports the injuries were from live fire, rubber bullets or tear gas.

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