At least 11 protesters, 13 policemen hurt in West Bank anti-fence clashes

At least 11 people were injured by tear gas and rubber bullets fired by Israel Defense Forces soldiers during demonstrations against Israel's separation fence in the West Bank on Friday, according to the protesters.

Some 1,000 Palestinians and left-wing activists protested the route of the security fence in the towns of Bil'in and Na'alin in the West Bank.

Palestinian sources said the wounded included Palestinian journalists and family members of Bassem Abu Rahmeh, who was killed during a similar demonstration last week, Israel Radio reported.

Thirteen Israel Police officers and Border Police officers were also lightly wounded by stones hurled at them during the demonstration.

The events were suffused with added tension following the death of Abu Rahmeh.

Protesters said 10 people were injured by rubber bullets, among them three Israelis. All of the wounded suffered light injuries to their feet.

Abu Rahmeh, 31, was killed during a protest last week in the West Bank village of Bil'in, which has been a flash point for confrontations between soldiers and anti-fence protesters.

IDF sources said last Saturday that the tear gas canister that killed him was likely fired in violation of orders.