Dozens of Palestinian youths on Monday night marched along the eastern border of the Gaza Strip as part of the Great March of Return.
Local sources said that the marching youths burned car tires and launched fireworks during the night demonstrations that were resumed for the second day in a row after months of suspension.
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) heavily fired live ammunition and tear gas bombs at the youths the sources added. Many of them suffered breathing difficulties and were treated in the field.
The Great March of Return’s night demonstrations were halted in November after Israel had vowed to ease the blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip for over 13 years by expanding the fishing zone allowing Qatari financial aid into the enclave and offering other facilities.
The Palestinian youths taking part in the night protests who also call themselves “night confusion units” usually fly fire balloons and kites launch fireworks and chant national songs during the night.
The night confusion units say that their goal is to confuse the IOF soldiers stationed at the border and keep them on permanent alert.
