Clashes in the West Bank and Gaza Strip left at least three Palestinian youths dead and well over 100 injured Thursday.
Violence at the Jabalya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip was described by Israeli sources as one of the worst — if not the worst — incidents of the 28-month-old Palestinian uprising.
In addition to two fatalities there, official Israel Defense Force figures reported on television Thursday night put the toll of injured at 117.
Palestinian sources claimed 150 injured, 30 seriously.
An IDF officer appeared on television to explain that soldiers holding positions in the refugee camp had to open fire when they were struck by a hail of stones from all directions that threatened life and limb.
Disturbances erupted in the territories following services at mosques Thursday celebrating Id el-Fitr, the Moslem holiday that marks the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan.
The stoning at Jabalya became so intense that the IDF had to send for re-enforcements, including gravel-spraying trucks.
Reports of the incident spread to the West Bank triggering a violent outburst in Kabatiya village in the Samaria district.
One youth was killed and at least five were injured, according to Israel Radio.
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