Israeli troops kill Palestinian who breached Gaza border

Israeli troops shot dead one Palestinian and wounded another who was part of a group of four who crossed the Gaza border into Israel and attempted to set fire to a gunman's position. Elite of the army. The latest deadly encounter on the border between Israel and Gaza, during which the medical authorities in Gaza say that at least 136 Palestinians have been killed since Friday, March 30.

No Israeli was injured near Rafah. Gaza Strip during which troops said to have heard fire in their direction, the army said:

"The terrorists crossed the security fence with knives and combustible materials before trying to light a sniper "Troops spotted the infiltration, monitored the incident and pursued the terrorists while shooting at them … A terrorist was killed, "he added, another was arrested and taken for interrogation and a third returned to the Gaza Strip, a military spokesman said.

Palestinians say weekly protests are a popular protest Israel said the protests were organized by the Islamist group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip and denies Israel's right to Israel. in turn provoked violence, an accusation that Hamas denies.

Tens of thousands of people took part in the protests that began months ago. The number has dropped significantly in recent weeks and only a few thousand have participated more recently.

Israel also accuses Gaza militants of sending balloons and kites with fiery tails carried by the wind across the border every day. Thousands of acres of farmland and woodland in Israel have been destroyed by fire, Israel said.

Israeli murder tactics sparked international condemnation. Main ally, the United States, which like Israel, rejected the responsibility on Hamas. Israel says that Hamas has stoked violence to deflect the national view of Gaza's energy shortages and faltering economy.

Israel maintains a naval blockade of Gaza and strict restrictions on the movement of people and goods at its land borders. Egypt has also maintained its own largely closed Gaza border. Both countries mention security problems for the measures, which have aggravated the economic difficulties.