Hundreds of Palestinians riot at Gaza-Israel border - IDF

"While people in Gaza lack basic necessities, Hamas instead uses its resources to incite violence and spread hatred," said the IDF as hundreds rioted near the Gaza border.

AUGUST 29, 2021 23:32

Palestinians protest at night time near the border with Israel, east of Gaza City, on August 28, 2021. (photo credit: ATIA MOHAMMED/FLASH90) — Palestinians protest at night time near the border with Israel, east of Gaza City, on August 28, 2021.

(photo credit: ATIA MOHAMMED/FLASH90)

Hundreds of Palestinians rioted at the north of the Gaza-Israel border on Sunday evening, burning tires and throwing explosives, the IDF reported on Twitter.

Some 18 Palestinians were wounded, none seriously, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.

Hundreds of rioters in Gaza are at the security fence burning tires, hurling explosives and causing chaos.This chaos is masterminded by Hamas. While people in Gaza lack basic necessities, Hamas instead uses its resources to incite violence and spread hatred. pic.twitter.com/nyTuQ7wvkM
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 29, 2021

"This chaos is masterminded by Hamas," said the IDF.

حدود غزة الآن "الإرباك الليلي مستمر". pic.twitter.com/ZH9ISD0fJY
— غزة الآن - Gaza Now #عاجل (@GazaNownews) August 29, 2021

Reports from Gaza indicated that the IDF responded by spreading tear gas with a drone, according to Ynet.

Israel Air Force jets struck Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip on Sunday in retaliation to the launch of incendiary balloons that caused fires and violent demonstrations along the border fence at the weekend.

The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said that a Hamas military compound used for training and weapon production and a shaft for a terror tunnel near Jabalya were struck.

The rioters announced that they plan on rioting again at 8 p.m. on Monday.