Palestinian officials have stated that at least 41 Palestinians have been killed with more than 1700 wounded by Israeli troops in clashes on the Gaza border on Monday, reported the BBC. Children were among the causalities according to Hamas authorities Media reports have revealed that 40,000 Palestinians were protesting at the borders and that the Israeli army was readying itself for possible rocket fire from the Strip. The protests are occurring parallel to the opening of the US Embassy which has started at 4:oo P.M. Palestinians gathered at the edges of the fence border earlier today to protest against the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem. According to some media reports, some protests were peaceful while some protesters were encouraged to burst through the fences while Israeli troops were carrying out reinforcements. Responding to stones and incendiary devices projected by the Palestinians at the borders, Israeli forced used snipers. Several protesters who raised the Palestinian flags outside of the new embassy were detained following violent clashes. Palestinians had organized protests weekly up to the official commemoration of the Nakba, with the biggest protests organized for Tuesday. The move, which…
41 Palestinians Killed in Clashes with Israeli Troops as US Embassy Opens
May 14, 2018
