The IDF fired at the legs of two Palestinians who were attempting to climb over the separation fence with Israel in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday.
The IDF confirmed that the two Palestinians were hit by the gunfire. The army said that the two men continued to climb the fence after they were told to stop and only at this point did the soldiers open fire.
The two injured Palestinians were part of a demonstration of 10 individuals that were taking place in the area at the time, the IDF said.
Medical officials told Palestinian news agency Ma'an that the injured Palestinians were taken to a nearby hospital in Gaza in moderate condition.