Israeli forces kill dozens at Gaza border as U.S. Embassy opens in Jerusalem
Summary
The document expresses condemnation over the killing of more than 60 Palestinians and the injury of over 2,800 others by Israeli forces on May 14, 2018, during the 'Great March of Return' protests. It highlights the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, noting that 97% of water is unsafe for drinking due to a blockade since 2006, and calls for international action to end the occupation and recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine.
Key insights
- On May 14, 2018, Israeli forces used lethal force against unarmed Palestinian protesters at the Gaza border, resulting in more than 60 deaths and over 2,800 injuries, including at least 1,350 caused by gunfire.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza is described as catastrophic due to an Israeli blockade initiated in 2006, which has left 97% of the water unsafe for drinking and limited medical services.
Cite the original document
- APA
- admin (2018). Israeli forces kill dozens at Gaza border as U.S. Embassy opens in Jerusalem. Friends of the Earth International. https://www.foei.org/israeli-forces-kill-dozens-at-gaza-border-as-u-s-embassy-opens-in-jerusalem/
- Chicago
- admin. Israeli forces kill dozens at Gaza border as U.S. Embassy opens in Jerusalem. Friends of the Earth International, 2018. https://www.foei.org/israeli-forces-kill-dozens-at-gaza-border-as-u-s-embassy-opens-in-jerusalem/.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite press release |last1=admin |title=Israeli forces kill dozens at Gaza border as U.S. Embassy opens in Jerusalem |publisher=Friends of the Earth International |date=18 May 2018 |url=https://www.foei.org/israeli-forces-kill-dozens-at-gaza-border-as-u-s-embassy-opens-in-jerusalem/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @misc{admin2018israeli, author = {admin}, title = {{Israeli forces kill dozens at Gaza border as U.S. Embassy opens in Jerusalem}}, publisher = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2018}, month = may, url = {https://www.foei.org/israeli-forces-kill-dozens-at-gaza-border-as-u-s-embassy-opens-in-jerusalem/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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