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August 27, 2021

Israeli Forces Fire Live Rounds and Tear Gas at Palestinians Protesting Gaza Blockade
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Israel said it would ease commercial access to the occupied Gaza Strip,
allowing imports of goods, equipment and vehicles, as well as granting
more entry permits for certain Gazans into Israel. The announcement came
after fresh protests at the separation barrier Wednesday demanding an
end to the Israeli blockade. Israeli forces fired tear gas and live
rounds on a crowd of hundreds, injuring at least nine people. Israel has
also continued to bomb the Gaza Strip in response to incendiary balloons
launched from the besieged territory.


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