Palestinian Wounded by Israel in Protests Dies: Gaza Ministry
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Palestinian wounded last month during clashes on the Israel-Gaza border succumbed to his wounds Monday, the health ministry in the Palestinian enclave said.
A spokesperson for the ministry said in a statement "Bissam Safi, 22, died this morning."
He said he had been hit in the head with a tear gas canister on Feb. 22 during protests and clashes near Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, AFP reported.
For nearly a year, protesters have been gathering along the border calling for Palestinian refugees and their descendants to be allowed to return to former homes in occupied territories.
Over 250 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the protests began in March 2018, the majority shot during weekly border protests and clashes.
Others have been hit by tank fire or airstrikes in response to violence from Gaza.
