42 Wounded in Gaza Strip Unrest
Israeli troops wounded more than 40 people today during violent protests in the occupied Gaza Strip hometowns of Palestinians expelled to Lebanon for anti-Israeli activity.
Officials at Shifa and Ahli hospitals in Gaza City said 42 Palestinians were treated for wounds from rubber bullets, beatings and tear gas inhalation. They said troops shot and wounded a 20-year-old Palestinian in Jabaliya refugee camp. Troops were out in force throughout Gaza and closed Jabaliya, Nusseirat and Shati refugee camps to choke off riots in response to the expulsion of eight Palestinians on Monday.
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