The number of Palestinians killed by Israeli security forces during protests in the Gaza Strip has risen to 10, while nearly 500 others were wounded by bullets, Palestinian officials said.
The incident occurred on Friday when the Israeli army opened fire on protesters near the border with Israel.
Gaza health ministry spokesperson Ashraf Al Qedra confirmed on Saturday that 10 people had died during the clashes, which also left 1354 people wounded, including 491 by ammunition and explosives. 33 of them were in a severe condition.
The wounded include more than 20 women and 80 children, according to Palestinian figures.
Among the dead was a video journalist, identified in Palestinian media as Yaser Murtaja.
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