Israeli troops kill dozens, injure more than 2,000 Palestinians as U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem opens

• More than 50 Palestinian protesters—most unarmed and including children—have been killed and more than 2,200 injured by Israeli forces after tens of thousands of Palestinians arrived at the fence between Gaza and Israel to protest.
• Multiple nations and international organizations condemned Israel’s use of lethal force as a violation of international law.
• Nearly 100 have died since the Great March of Return began in late March, when Palestinians initiated demonstrations demanding the right to return to their homeland ahead of the 70th anniversary of their expulsion.

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“Israel Kills Dozens at Gaza Border as U.S. Embassy Opens in Jerusalem” (The New York Times | May 2018)

“Israeli forces kill dozens in Gaza as U.S. Embassy opens in Jerusalem” (Reuters | May 2018)

“Gaza clashes: 52 Palestinians killed on deadliest day since 2014” (BBC News | May 2018)