Hundreds of Palestinian protesters gathered Sunday night along the Gaza Strip-Israel border, setting tires on fire and throwing explosive devices, as Hamas pressed ahead with a campaign aimed at pressuring Israel to ease restriction on the territory.
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It was the second consecutive night of border protest. Hamas officials said demonstrations would be held nightly this week. Operatives had launched a series of incendiary balloons across the border in recent weeks, sparking a series of wildfires in southern Israel.
To disperse the crowds, the Israel Defense forces responded with non-lethal dispersal weapons, like tear gas and stun grenades. One protester was said to be injured moderately during the demonstration.
Israel has restricted the movement of funds and people in and out of Gaza to prevent Hamas from building up its military capabilities after the 11-day war in May. Twelve civilians, including two children, were killed in Israel, along with one soldier.
Egypt has been trying to broker a long-term ceasefire between the two. Israel demands that Hamas return the remains of two IDF soldiers and release two captive Israeli civilians in exchange for easing the restrictions.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, speaking before returning to Israel from Washington, said the pressure on Hamas would continue.
"We will operate in Gaza according to our interests," he said.
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