Palestinian shot in the head by Israeli soldiers during Gaza protest dies from wounds

A Palestinian has died two days after suffering gunshot wounds during protests on the Israel-Gaza border, the health ministry in the besieged enclave said on Sunday.

The death raises to seven the number of Palestinians killed as a result of Friday's demonstrations when thousands approached the border fence.

Yahya al-Hassanat, 37, was shot in the head along the border near al-Bureij in central Gaza, the ministry said.

Five other Palestinians were also shot dead during Friday's protests, the ministry said, while one died when a grenade he was carrying exploded accidentally, according to witnesses.

At least 214 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since protests began in Gaza on 30 March.

The majority have been killed by snipers during demonstrations, while smaller numbers have been killed by airstrikes or tank fire.

The protesters are calling to be allowed to return to lands their families fled or were expelled from in the 1948 war that accompanied Israel's creation.

They are also protesting over Israel's crippling blockade.

Palestinians and rights groups say protesters have been shot while posing little threat.

Agencies contributed to this report.