Palestinians carry a wounded protester during clashes after protests near the border with Israel in the east of Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip on Monday. (EPA photo)JERUSALEM: Israel faced widespread condemnation on Monday after its forces killed at least 55 Palestinians in Gaza during protests coinciding with the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem. - Israel -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also blamed Hamas, and defended his country's use of force, saying "every country has the obligation to defend its borders". - Russia -Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia had publicly stated its opposition to moving the embassy "several times". - Canada -Canada Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said it was "inexcusable that civilians, members of the media and children have been among the victims".

Source: Bangkok Post May 15, 2018 03:11 UTC