Palestinians torched tires near Gaza’s border with Israel on Friday, sending huge plumes of black smoke into the air and drawing tear gas and live fire from Israeli soldiers deployed on the other side of the border fence.

At least 12 protesters were reported wounded.

Under the cover of smoke, dozens of protesters approached the fence in one area, despite warnings by the Israeli military that those who did so risked their lives. Activists said they were burning the tires in hopes the acrid smoke would block the view of Israeli snipers.

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