Gaza, February 12: Palestinian emergency services reported the injuries after the Israel military confirmed Saturday’s shooting incident.
The Palestinians, both in their 20s, were collecting construction materials when Israeli soldiers opened fire.
An Israeli military spokeswoman confirmed the report.
Palestinians in impoverished and war-ravaged Gaza frequently search for construction materials — one of the many commodities turned scarce by the Israel-imposed blockade — near the border with Israel.
Israeli soldiers are authorized to shoot at anyone that comes close to a 300-meter (328 yard) zone along the length of the border.
—Agencies