Israeli Forces Open Fire at Young Palestinians in Eastern Gaza City

At 02:00pm on Saturday, 20 January 2018, Israeli forces located on the eastern borders, near Nahal Oz border crossing, opened fire and launched tear gas canisters at a group of young Palestinians who demonstrated near the borders in Al Shujayya neighborhood, in eastern Gaza city. The demonstration was held in protest of the latest U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Shooting continued until 06:00pm on the same day. No injuries were reported.