Palestinian dies after being shot by Israeli forces in Gaza

A Palestinian has died days after being shot by Israeli forces along the Gaza border, the enclave's health ministry said on Tuesday.

Sari al-Shobaki had been transferred to Jerusalem for treatment after being shot several days ago, the ministry in the Hamas-run territory said.

A ministry spokesman said the 23-year-old died at the St Joseph Hospital in Jerusalem.

There was no immediate confirmation from the hospital.

At least 144 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since protests began along the border on 30 March.

No Israelis have been killed.

Palestinians are calling to return to the homes their families were forced from in 1948, during the war surrounding the creation of Israel.

Protesters have also called for an end to the decade-long crippling blockade on the Palestinian enclave.

Israel says its use of live fire is necessary to defend its borders and stop infiltrations but human rights groups accuse it of disproportionate force against unarmed protesters.