Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli security forces along the frontier with Israel during a demonstration marking Israel's withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, east of Gaza City, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. Activists said at least four people were killed in an explosion. The Israeli army said the blast took place when protesters tried to throw explosives over the fence.
The Israeli army, which has fought four wars against Hamas, denied involvement. It said that demonstrators were trying to throw a bomb over the fence when the device detonated. It released an aerial video showing a blast along the fence. Debris flew into the air, and several people could be seen running away.
Earlier in the day, participants held Palestinian flags and burned tires to celebrate the anniversary of Israel's withdrawal. Suhail al-Hindi, a Hamas leader, praised the end of what he described as “this cruel Israeli occupation from Gaza.” The demonstration turned violent. The army said that demonstrators threw grenades and other explosives across the border, while soldiers responded with tear gas before the deadly blast.
Hamas seized control of Gaza from the internationally recognized Palestinian Authority in 2007, a year after winning parliamentaryIsrael and Egypt have maintained a stifling blockade on the territory since the Hamas takeover, in a measure that Israel says is needed to keep Hamas from arming. The blockade, which restricts movement of goods and people in and out of Gaza, has ravaged the local economy.
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