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Palestinians run for cover from tear gas during clashes with Israeli security forces near Gaza border, May 14, 2018 Credit: MOHAMMED ABED/AFP Published by Haaretz
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GAZA CITY (Ma'an)
MAY 14, 2018 3:12 P.M. (UPDATED: MAY 14, 2018 7:47 P.M.)

At least 52 Palestinians have been killed and more than 2,000 others injured alongside the eastern borders of the Gaza Strip on Monday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.

The latest death toll was reported by the ministry at 7:30 p.m. The ministry added that 2,410 people were injured.

Six of the slain Palestinians were minors under the age of 18, including one girl.

According to the ministry, 1,204 Palestinians were injured with live ammunition. 79 were injured in their necks, 161 in their arms, 62 in the back and chests, 52 in their stomachs, and 1055 in their lower limbs.

203 of the injured were reported to be children, and 78 women.

The Gaza Ministry of Health identified some of the slain Palestinians as : Anas Hamdan Qudeih, 21; Qudeih was killed in Khan Younis, Musaab Youssef Ibrahim Abu Laila, 29, in eastern Jabaliya, Ubaida Salem Farhan, 30, Muhammad Ashraf Abu Sitta, 26, Izz al-Din Moussa al-Sammak, 14, Izz al-Din Nahed al-Uweiti, 23, Bilal Ahmad Abu Duqqa, 26, Jihad Mufid Abed al-Munem al-Farra, 30, Fadi Hassan Abu Salah, 30, Ahmad Awadallah, 24, Mutasem Fawzi Abu Luli, 20, Muhammad Mahmoud Abed al-Aal, Ahmad Fawzi al-Tatar, Ahmad Adel Moussa al-Shaer, Muhammad Abed al-Rahman Ali Miqdad.

The Palestinian Red Crescent said that until 13:15 p.m., their teams treated 390 injuries, 253 of which are with live ammunition, 68 tear-gas inhalation cases, 28 shrapnel injuries and 41 hit with tear-gas bombs; 76 of the injuries were in the northern Gaza Strip, 134 in Gaza City, 41in the central Gaza Strip, 86 in Khan Younis and 68 in Rafah City.

Two were injured in eastern al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip while others were injured in eastern Gaza City.

Several protesters cut the Israeli border fence and reportedly attempted to enter the other side, as Israeli military forces were heavily deployed alongside the borders, constantly opening fire.

Palestinians headed to the "return camps" early Monday stationed along the border, setting fire to tires near the border fence.

In Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, Israeli forces had thrown flammable material at the return camps in an attempt to prevent youths from approaching borders.
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LIVE UPDATES Jerusalem Embassy and Gaza Protests: 52 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Gunfire at Border

Over 2238 wounded, over 770 from live gunfire ■ 40,000 protesting at border ■ Israeli army bombs seven Hamas targets, readies for possible rocket fire from the Strip ■ U.S. embassy officially opens in Jerusalem

by Yaniv Kubovich, Jack Khoury, Almog Ben Zikri, Nir Hasson and Noa Landau for Haaretz May 14, 2018 8:21 PM

Dozens of Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israel on Monday in Gaza, sparking condemnations from across the world, as dignitaries convened in Jerusalem for the official opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem.

Meanwhile, Palestinians throughout the West Bank and Jerusalem were urged to turn out en masse to protest the embassy move and take part in Tuesday's 70th anniversary of the Nakba, or “catastrophe,” as Palestinians term Israel’s creation. Tens of thousands of Palestinians marched on the border with Gaza.

Addressing violence in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that "every nation has the right to defend its borders. Hamas clearly says its intentions are to destroy Israel and sends thousands to break through the border for that end. We will continue to act with resolve to defend our sovereignty and our citizens."

Netanyahu will also hold a meeting with defense officials on the events in Gaza later today. (Noa Landua)

Only mobile notifications notified one of the rising death toll at Gaza's border, with the U.S. Embassy's opening ceremony taking on a festively religious tune suited to please attending Jews and Christians alike.

Dozens of Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israel on Monday in Gaza, sparking condemnations from across the world, as dignitaries convened in Jerusalem for the official opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem.

Meanwhile, Palestinians throughout the West Bank and Jerusalem were urged to turn out en masse to protest the embassy move and take part in Tuesday's 70th anniversary of the Nakba, or “catastrophe,” as Palestinians term Israel’s creation. Tens of thousands of Palestinians marched on the border with Gaza.

Follow Haaretz's live updates as these three events develop:

12:58 A.M. 5/15/2018
Health Ministry in Gaza says the death toll in protests has risen to 58

11:52 P.M.  General strike called in Arab communities throughout Israel
The Higher Arab Monitoring Committee says a general strike has been called for Wednesday in Arab communities throughout Israel. The strike will include educational facilities. (Jack Khoury)

11:49 P.M. Israel to open Kerem Shalom crossing starting Tuesday
Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has approved the IDF's recommendation to re-open the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip to vehicles transporting goods. The crossing was recently closed after it was set alight by protesters. (Yaniv Kubovich)

11:03 P.M. Netanyahu ends consultation with top security officials
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ended a consultation with Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan, IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich, the head of the Shin Bet security service, and the head of Israel's National Security Council. (Noa Landau)
10:59 P.M. Erdogan accuses Israel of 'genocide'

Commenting on Gaza violence, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says "what Israel is doing is a genocide" and accuses it of being "a terrorist state." He adds that a "big rally" will be held in Istanbul on Friday. (Haaretz)

10:51 P.M. Turkey calls for emergency meeting of Organization of Islamic Cooperation

Turkey has called for an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to be held on Friday over the killings in Gaza, Deputy PM Bekir Bozdag tells the state-run Anadolu news agency. The Turkish Foreign Ministry plans to call for a UN General Assembly meeting on the issue, Borzsag also said. (Haaretz)

9:34 P.M. Messianic U.S.-Israel axis at embassy opening is gut-punch for most U.S. Jews
The horrendous Gaza casualty count marred Netanyahu and Trump's historic day of glory, writes Chemi Shalev.


9:41 P.M. Gaza border protests death toll rises to 55, Gaza's Health Ministry says

9:20 P.M. The White House blames Hamas leaders for the deadly violence in Gaza on Monday and says Israel has a right to defend itself

The White House said on Monday that the responsibility for the deaths of dozens of Palestinians on the Gaza-Israel border "rests squarely with Hamas," and added that the demonstrations on the border are "cynical." The comment came after a bloody day on the border during which the IDF shot to death more than 52 Palestinians. White House spokesman Raj Shah added that the Trump administration fully supports Israel's "right to defend itself." (Amir Tibon)

9:10 P.M. South Africa recalls ambassador to Israel over Gaza deaths

South Africa said Monday that due to the death toll in Gaza, the country would be recall its ambassador to Jerusalem.

7:51 P.M. Netanyahu: Israel has right to defend itself against Hamas

Addressing violence in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that "every nation has the right to defend its borders. Hamas clearly says its intentions are to destroy Israel and sends thousands to break through the border for that end. We will continue to act with resolve to defend our sovereignty and our citizens."

Netanyahu will also hold a meeting with defense officials on the events in Gaza later today. (Noa Landau)


6:59 P.M. 'Thus says the Lord': Religious tune at Jerusalem embassy opening drowns out protests

Only mobile notifications notified one of the rising death toll at Gaza's border, with the U.S. Embassy's opening ceremony taking on a festively religious tune suited to please attending Jews and Christians alike.


6:52 P.M. Death toll in Gaza protests climbs to 52

Gaza's health officials say a total of 52 Palestinians have been killed and more than 1,200 wounded by Israeli fire on Gaza's border, 1,113 from live rounds. (AP, Jack Khoury)

6:20 P.M. UN rights chief condemns 'shocking, outrageous killing' of Gaza protesters

5:59 P.M. Abbas to convene the Palestinian leadership on Monday night

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas ordered a meeting of the Palestinian leadership council, the PLO acting committee and the Fatah central committee to discuss the situation in Gaza. (Jack Khoury)

5:52 P.M. 2238 Palestinians wounded in Gaza border protest, says Gaza's Health Ministry (Jack Khoury)

5:45 P.M. Ultra-Orthodox Jews join protest against U.S. Embassy

About a dozen members of an ultra-orthodox anti-Israeli group joined the protest outside the embassy. They held signs that read "Jews worldwide condemn Israeli bloody brutality" and "Authentic Jewry never recognized the State of Israel." (Judy Maltz)

5:39 P.M. Palestinian Authority: U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem creates instability

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's spokesman said on Monday that the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem would create incitement and instability in the region and ruled out Washington as being a mediator for Middle East peace.

"With this step, the U.S. administration has cancelled its role in the peace process and has insulted the world, the Palestinian people and the Arab and the Islamic nation and it has created incitement and instability," said Abbas spokesman Nabil Abu Rdeineh. (Reuters)

5:35 P.M. Al-Jazeera says its reporter wounded in Gaza

The pan-Arab satellite news network Al-Jazeera says one of its reporters has been wounded while covering demonstrations in Gaza.

Qatar-based Al-Jazeera reported Monday afternoon that journalist Wael Dhadouh was "injured by live ammunition from Israeli forces." It did not elaborate in a tweet announcing Dhadouh's injury. (The Associated Press)

5:31 P.M. France tells Israel to show restraint, disapproves of U.S. Embassy move

France's foreign minister called on Israeli authorities to exercise restraint after 41 Palestinians were killed on Monday and said the U.S. decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem flouted international law.

"France calls on all actors to show responsibility to prevent a new escalation," Jean-Yves Le Drian said in a statement. "France again calls on the Israeli authorities to exercise discernment and restraint in the use of force that must be strictly proportionate."

Le Drian disapproved of the U.S decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem, which he said "violated international law and in particular U.N. Security Council resolutions." (Reuters)

5:26 P.M. 14 arrested in U.S. Embassy protest

Ten people were arrested during a protest outside the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem. According to Police, the protesters shouted "With our blood and tears we will redeem you, Palestine" and began waving Palestinian flags, which police officers deemed inciting. This led them to disperse the crowd forceully, during which one person fainted. He was treated by MK Ahmad Tibi, who was present at the protest.

Those arrested grossly violated order, confronted the officers and ignored their instructions, according to Israeli Police. (Nir Hasson)

5:00 P.M. Netanyahu at embassy opening: 'Trump, by recognizing history, you have made history'

In his address at the opening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said of the embassy's opening "this is history" and, addressing the U.S. president, said: "Trump, by recognizing history, you have made history."

According to Netanyahu, "you can only build peace on truth and the truth is that Jerusalem has always been and will always will be the capital of the Jewish people, of the Jewish state."

Netanyahu thanked Israeli security forces for their services and said "we are in Jerusalem and we are here to stay." Speaking to U.S. Envoy to Israel David Friedman, Netanyahu said "you're privileged to become the first American ambassador to serve your country from Jerusalem."

Netanyahu started his speech by welcoming the Israeli and U.S. officials present at the ceremony, saying "we have no better friends in the world, you stand for Israel and you stand for Jerusalem, thank you."

Speaking directly to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, Netanyahu said "your presence here today is a testament to the importance of this occasion, not only to the Trump Administration, but in a very personal for you, for the pursuit of peace."

4:47 P.M. Kushner at embassy opening: 'those provoking violence part of problem, not solution'

Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, said in his address that "those provoking violence are part of the problem and not part of the solution." Kushner continued by saying that "We believe, it is possible for both sides to gain more than they give – so that all people can live in peace – safe from danger, free from fear, and able to pursue their dreams."

"Jerusalem must remain a city that brings people of all faiths together," Kushner said. He kicked his speech off by saying that the truth has finally been recognized: "that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel." According to Kushner, "by moving our embassy, we have shown the world once again that the U.S. can be trusted." (Haaretz)

4:46 P.M. Israel Air Force strikes five Hamas outposts in northern Gaza

The airstrikes came in response to recent terrorist activities along the border fence by Hamas, according to the Israeli military, including throwing firebombs at Israeli soldiers. (Yaniv Kubovich)

4:38 P.M. Public Security Minister: Like Nazis, number of dead Gazans doesn't indicate anything

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan said on Monday that the death toll in the Gaza protests "doesn't indicate anything – just as the number of Nazis who died in the world war doesn't make Nazism something you can explain or understand. There is one truth." He said Israel doesn’t seek bloodshed and placed the blame on Hamas leadership and its "cynical and malicious use of bloodshed." (Jonathan Lis)

4:33 P.M. It's official: Mnuchin reveals U.S. Embassy plaque

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin pulled off the curtain covering the embassy's plaque followed by remarks by Ivanka Trump, the U.S. president's daughter and top adviser. (Haaretz)

4:32 P.M. Egypt condemns Israel's 'targeting of Palestinian civilians' in Gaza

Egypt on Monday strongly condemned what it said was Israel's targeting of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, where at least 41 have been killed while demonstrating at the border, the foreign ministry said.

"Egypt rejects the use of force against peaceful marches demanding legitimate and just rights, and warns of the negative consequences of this dangerous escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories," the ministry said in a statement. (Reuters)

4:30 P.M. Trump congratulates Israel for embassy as it officially opens

U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. Embassy move has "been a long time coming" and that as a sovereign nation, Israel has the right to determine the location of its capital. Trump added that the U.S. "remains fully committed to facilitating a last peace agreement" between Israel and the Palestinians. (Haaretz)

4:28 P.M. Iran condemns U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem

Iran's foreign minister is calling today's opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem "a day of great shame."

Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday wrote on Twitter: "Israeli regime massacres countless Palestinians in cold blood as they protest in the world's largest open air prison. Meanwhile, Trump celebrates move of U.S. illegal embassy and his Arab collaborators move to divert attention."

Zarif likely was referring to Gulf Arab countries, which so far haven't commented on Israeli fire killing at least 37 Palestinians during mass protests along the Gaza border as officials marked the opening of the embassy. (The Associated Press)

4:18 P.M. Death toll rises to 41, Gaza Health Ministry reports (Jack Khoury)

Adelsons tell Haaretz: 'We're euphoric'

4:16 P.M. Police clashes with protsters at embassy demonstration

Israeli police officers stormed into a crowd of Palestinian and Israeli left-wing activists, grabbing Palestinian flags and detaining several protesters. A total of 200 protesters was reported.

There scuffle took place between police and a group of protesters who were waiving Palestinians flags and anti-Trump signs, while chanting slogans like "With our blood and tears we will redeem you, Palestine" (in Arabic) and "Netanyahu you will see, Palestine will be free." Officers shoved their way through the about 200 protesters, mostly Israeli Arabs bused in from the north of the country and Jewish anti-occupation activists, and forcibly removed the flags and signs. At least one protester was detained by the police. (Nir Hasson, Judy Maltz)

4:07 P.M. Ambassador David Friedman welcomes dignitaries as U.S. officially relocates embassy to Jerusalem

U.S. Ambassador David Friedman said that seventy years after America was the first nation to recognize Israel, it now becomes the first nation to move its embassy to Jerusalem.

4:05 P.M. Israeli army calls protest 'unprecedented'

Israeli army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Ronen Manelis said Monday's number of protesters at the fence is "unprecedented," yet still lower than what Hamas wished for and predicted. He also confirmed Israel struck Hamas targets in the north of the Strip after several incidents where Palestinians opened fire on Israeli soldiers.

Despite intel that Hamas intends to breach the fence, said Manelis, this has yet to happen. (Yaniv Kubovich)

4:00 P.M. UN security council to convene on Gaza today or tomorrow at Kuwait's initiative

3:53 P.M. Israeli left-wing activists and Palestinians protest U.S. embassy in Jerusalem

Israelis and Palestinians are protesting the U.S. embassy opening in Jerusalem, carrying signs and chanting "Free Palestine" and "Mexico and Palestine: Segregation is a crime." (Nir Hasson)

3:47 P.M. Turkey: U.S. and Israel equally responsible for Gaza 'massacre'

The U.S. and Israel are both responsible for the "massacre" taking place against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, Turkish government spokesman Bekir Bozdag said, as the toll of those killed during protests there continued to climb.

Bozdag was quoted by Anadolu as saying Turkey does not recognize recent moves by Israel and US, in an apparent reference to the decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (DPA)

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