IOF Open Fire on a Demonstration against 'Security Buffer Zone' in North Beit Hanoun

31 May 2011

At   approximately 11:10am on Tuesday 31 May 2011, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) opened heavy fire on protestors taking part in the weekly demonstration against the 'security buffer zone' near the border fence.
The demonstration was organized by the 'Local Initiative' in Beit Hanoun.
According to Al Mezan's field investigations, at approximately 10:40am on Tuesday 31 May 2011, a group of 55 Palestinians, five internationals, and some journalists moved towards the northern borders.
 Demonstrators were about 300 meters from the border fence when the IOF fired at them.
The demonstrators left the area immediately.
No casualties or injuries were reported but the demonstrators were scared.