News Alert: Gaza protests turn deadly ahead of U.S. Embassy opening in Jerusalem

Israeli soldiers killed at least 18 Palestinians in clashes along the border fence, making it the bloodiest day of demonstrations in the past six weeks of protests. The Health Ministry in Gaza said another 918 people were injured. Demonstrations are planned across the Palestinian territories to protest the U.S. decision to shift its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and recognize the city as Israel's capital, seen as a major blow to the Palestinian cause.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert May 14, 7:24 AM     Gaza protests turn deadly ahead of U.S. Embassy opening in Jerusalem Israeli soldiers killed at least 18 Palestinians in clashes along the border fence, making it the bloodiest day of demonstrations in the past six weeks of protests. The Health Ministry in Gaza said another 918 people were injured. Demonstrations are planned across the Palestinian territories to protest the U.S. decision to shift its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and recognize the city as Israel's capital, seen as a major blow to the Palestinian cause. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071