At least two Palestinians have been killed and dozens more injured as Israeli troops opened fire on protesters heading for the border with Israel ahead of the inauguration of a new US embassy in Jerusalem. At least two Palestinians have been killed and dozens more injured as Israeli troops opened fire on protesters heading for the border with Israel ahead of the inauguration of a new US embassy in Jerusalem. The march was also directed at the inauguration of the US embassy in Jerusalem later on Monday. The relocation of the embassy from Tel Aviv has infuriated the Palestinians, who seek east Jerusalem as a future capital. Israel is marking the 51st anniversary of its capture of east Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war (AP) Israel captured east Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war and annexed it in a move not recognised by the international community.

Source: Irish Independent May 14, 2018 10:18 UTC