Israeli soldiers shot and injured six Palestinians, including two children, by sniper fire in the al-Boreij refugee camp, in Central Gaza.Palestinian medical sources said the soldiers, stationed across the border fence, used sniper fire against protesters near the Military School, east of the al-Boreij refugee camp, wounding six.

The sources added that the army used special rounds that detonate upon impact, to cause maximum harm, in direct violation of International Law.

The six wounded Palestinians were moved to the Al-Aqsa Hospital, in Deir al-Balah.

The army also fired dozens of gas bombs, causing scores of residents to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation.