Palestinians killed in clashes with Isreali troops at Gaza border

Large crowds of flag-waving Palestinian protesters have marched towards the Gaza border fence with Israel, some of them throwing stones and drawing Israeli fire that officials said killed at least five people.

The Palestinian health ministry said at least 500 Palestinians were hurt by live fire, rubber-coated steel pellets or tear gas fired by Israeli forces at several locations along the fence, but did not provide the breakdown.