Photo gallery: Palestinian protesters mark Nakba Day

Rioters injured as IDF opens fire on Gaza border; several Palestinians arrested for throwing stones near Bethlehem, Issawiya.

By REUTERS

MAY 15, 2011 15:18

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Nearly 10,000 border police officers on Sunday were stationed throughout the country in cities with Arab and Jewish populations and areas where conflict was expected in light of Nakba Day.

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RELATED:Nakba Day violence strikes in W. Bank, Gaza, Lebanon TA: 1 dead, 17 hurt in suspected truck terror attackPolice were asked to show restraint and not release live fire, unless there was a real threat to human life.

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