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11 Syrians killed on 'Naksa Day'

VIDEO - Despite reports suggesting the mass rallies planned in Syria and Lebanon to mark "Naksa Day" – the 44th anniversary of the Arab "downfall" in the Six Day War – were cancelled, some 500 people gathered Sunday on the Syrian side of the northern border.


According to reports, around noon, about 150 protesters made their way to the international border fence and began stoning IDF troops and attempting to cut through the fence.

IDF forces called on the demonstrators to cease their progress, before firing warning shots in mid-air. Once those were ignored as well, the troops fired at the lower extremities of several major dissidents inflaming the crowds.

Unconfirmed reports by Syrian media suggest six people, including two teens, were killed and about 100 others injured, allegedly from IDF sniper fire. Red Cross Ambulances evacuated the injured.



Syrian medical officials told Damascus TV that the Israeli soldiers "are shooting live rounds and aiming for the abdomen, chest and head."



The IDF has not confirmed any information about casualties.



The entire parameter has been declared a restricted military zone. The military is broadcasting warnings in Arabic for the demonstrators – who have yet to reach the border-adjacent minefield – to stay away from the barbed wire fence.


Clearing the wounded (Photo: Reuters)



Around 3pm, and at the request of the Syrian Red Cross, the IDF agreed to cease fire for a short period of time in order to facilitate the evacuation of the injured.




Nevertheless, Israel warned that should radical elements try to take advantage of the situation and storm the fence, IDF troops will not hesitate to exercise force to stop the border from being breached.





IDF and police forces have increased deployment across all sectors ahead of "Naksa Day." The deployment includes tanks, jeeps and infantry forces. A military source said that "the tension on the border is palpable."


IDF troops near the border (Photo: AP)



A corresponding rally of about 400 people, mostly Druze and reporters, took place on the Israeli side of the border.



Ali Younis, head of the Syrian Prisoners Committee, who was among the protesters, told Syrian television that "the Israeli soldiers are using tear gas and live rounds.

(Video) Syrian media says six killed, dozens wounded after hundreds attempt to storm Israeli border; protestors: We'll either die for Allah or return to our occupied land




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Zechariah 12:3,9:
And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people; And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.


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