Pyongyang, December 14 (KCNA) -- A Palestinian protester died Saturday after he was severely injured by tear gas fired by Israeli soldiers near the West Bank city of Ramallah.

He got injured on Friday during a weekly demonstration held in Nabi Saleh village against Jewish settlement activities and the construction of the West Bank barrier.

Six other protesters were also wounded in the incident. Such atrocities of the Israeli army are sparking off strong protest and denunciation by the international community.