Inauguration et bain de sang....

Bain de sang à Gaza et inauguration de l'ambassade des USA à Jérusalem. (Par @chappatte) pic.twitter.com/G5pGIf7mUY

— Ornikkar ™ (@ornikkar) 15 mai 2018

A mass attempt by Palestinians to cross the border fence between Israel and Gaza quickly turned violent today. Israeli soldiers used tear gas and gunfire to keep Palestinian protesters from crossing the border fence with #Gaza, killing at least 52, according to Palestinian officials. At least 2,400 demonstrators were wounded. It was the bloodiest day since the campaign of demonstrations began 7 weeks ago to protest Israel's economic blockade of Gaza. 40 miles away, officials celebrated the U.S. Embassy's relocation to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv, on the 70th anniversary of the formation of Israel. The formality and celebration created an almost surreal contrast to the violence. The photographer @hosalem took this photo while on #nytassignment. Visit the link in our profile for live updates on this story.

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