Israeli Navy Blocks Palestinian Boats Trying to Break Siege, Say Reports

At least one Palestinian person was killed and 50 were injured during a protest at the coastal border between Gaza and Israel on September 24, according to the Palestinian Maan News and Israel’s Haaretz newspaper, citing the Gaza health ministry.About 40 boats carrying Palestinian protesters were heading to north Gaza in an attempt to break the siege but were intercepted by Israeli security forces, the Palestinian news outlet Shebab reported.Both Haaretz and Shehab reported that 10 people were struck by live bullets fired by Israeli forces.This footage shows Israeli navy vessels near the border Gaza. Credit: Shady Salfite via Storyful