Israeli forces shot dead six Palestinians in one of the deadliest days in months of mass protests along the Israeli border with Gaza.
Four people were killed in a single incident when, according to the IDF, several protestors breached a border fence and approached an army post. No Israeli troops were harmed.
A further 140 Palestinians have been wounded by live bullets, Gaza’s health ministry said.
It is believed that about 14,000 demonstrators have gathered along the border, burning tires and throwing rocks, firebombs and grenades at Israeli soldiers stationed on the other side.