Dozens of Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces during clashes at the Gaza border on Monday, the largest number of fatalities suffered in one day since the latest round of protests began more than six weeks ago, the Palestinian Ministry of Health announced.The demonstrations were taking place hours before the new US embassy was due to officially open in Jerusalem.

Dozens of Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces during clashes at the Gaza border on Monday, the largest number of fatalities suffered in one day since the latest round of protests began more than six weeks ago, the Palestinian Ministry of Health announced.The demonstrations were taking place hours before the new US embassy was due to officially open in Jerusalem.

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Dozens of Palestinians killed in Gaza clashes as US Embassy opens

At least 43 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces during clashes at the Gaza border Monday in the deadliest day there since the 2014 war, the Palestinian Ministry of Health announced.