Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian teenager near the border fence with Gaza on Friday, the health ministry in the Hamas-run enclave said.
The killing came just before Israel carried out air strikes in response to a rocket fired from Gaza.
Fahd Al Astal, 16, died after being shot in the stomach east of Khan Younis. Four other Palestinians were wounded, the ministry said.
The organisers of regular protests at the border said they had called off the week’s mass demonstration, but a smaller crowd still gathered.
Residents said a small number of mostly young Palestinians approached the border fence.
Israel’s military said soldiers had been fending off Palestinians who had approached and tried to sabotage the fence. The military also said the demonstrators threw explosive devices.
“Troops responded with riot dispersal means and.22-calibre rounds,” a spokesman said.
“A report regarding the death of a Palestinian is being looked into.”
Israeli soldiers have shot and killed scores of Palestinians in recent months as thousands have turned out for weekly protests on the border of the embargoed enclave since March.
People are demonstrating against the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and its proposed “deal of the century” peace plan.
They are also calling on Israel to ease crippling restrictions imposed when Hamas came to power 12 years ago.
Palestinians have thrown rocks and petrol bombs, as well as sending flaming kites into Israeli security fence.
Israeli forces have responded by shooting protesters, including medics, leaving about 210 dead and upwards of 10,000 wounded – at least 6,106 with “life-changing wounds”, the UN has said.
Late on Friday, an Israeli warplane attacked a Hamas position in Gaza after a rocket was fired from the enclave.
It was the third rocket to be fired from the Palestinian territory at Israel in as many days and came two weeks after a deadly flare-up between Islamic Jihad and Israel.
On November 12, Israel assassinated a senior Islamic Jihad leader in Gaza, sparking a two-day conflict that killed 36 Palestinians.
Islamic Jihad fired about 450 rockets at Israel, many of which were intercepted by the Iron Dome defence system. No Israelis died.
Hamas has controlled Gaza since 2007, and until this month’s escalation, Israel had held the movement responsible for all rocket fire coming from the territory.
Israel has fought three wars with Hamas and allied armed groups in Gaza since 2008.
The Pope's itinerary
Sunday, February 3, 2019 - Rome to Abu Dhabi
1pm: departure by plane from Rome / Fiumicino to Abu Dhabi
10pm: arrival at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
Monday, February 4
12pm: welcome ceremony at the main entrance of the Presidential Palace
12.20pm: visit Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at Presidential Palace
5pm: private meeting with Muslim Council of Elders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
6.10pm: Inter-religious in the Founder's Memorial
Tuesday, February 5 - Abu Dhabi to Rome
9.15am: private visit to undisclosed cathedral
10.30am: public mass at Zayed Sports City – with a homily by Pope Francis
12.40pm: farewell at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
1pm: departure by plane to Rome
5pm: arrival at the Rome / Ciampino International Airport
If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.
When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.
How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
Who's who in Yemen conflict
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
French business
France has organised a delegation of leading businesses to travel to Syria. The group was led by French shipping giant CMA CGM, which struck a 30-year contract in May with the Syrian government to develop and run Latakia port. Also present were water and waste management company Suez, defence multinational Thales, and Ellipse Group, which is currently looking into rehabilitating Syrian hospitals.
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Married Malala
Malala Yousafzai is enjoying married life, her father said.
The 24-year-old married Pakistan cricket executive Asser Malik last year in a small ceremony in the UK.
Ziauddin Yousafzai told The National his daughter was ‘very happy’ with her husband.
AndhaDhun
Director: Sriram Raghavan
Producer: Matchbox Pictures, Viacom18
Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, Radhika Apte, Anil Dhawan
Rating: 3.5/5
Quick pearls of wisdom
Focus on gratitude: And do so deeply, he says. “Think of one to three things a day that you’re grateful for. It needs to be specific, too, don’t just say ‘air.’ Really think about it. If you’re grateful for, say, what your parents have done for you, that will motivate you to do more for the world.”
Know how to fight: Shetty married his wife, Radhi, three years ago (he met her in a meditation class before he went off and became a monk). He says they’ve had to learn to respect each other’s “fighting styles” – he’s a talk it-out-immediately person, while she needs space to think. “When you’re having an argument, remember, it’s not you against each other. It’s both of you against the problem. When you win, they lose. If you’re on a team you have to win together.”
