50 killed in Gaza, hundreds injured as America opens its embassy in Jerusalem

Palestine

Published: 2018-05-14 23:49

Last Updated: 2024-03-24 21:46


The demonstrations started early Monday
The demonstrations started early Monday

More than 50 people were killed and 1000 were injured on Monday in the demonstrations in the Gaza Strip opposing the American embassy opening in Jerusalem.

Thousands of people demonstrated near the fence in the 70th anniversary of Palestinian Nakbeh.

Hospitals in Gaza had to deal with a great number of deaths and injuries, despite the lack of electricity and space.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced a strike tomorrow and declared a three-day mourning starting Tuesday.

Hundreds protested in front of the American embassy in Amman on Monday against the embassy relocation to Jerusalem.

More than 90 people were killed since the beginning of the Great Return March on March 30.