‘Terrible massacre’: Israel kills 58, injures 2,771 Gaza protesters as US embassy opens in Jerusalem

Source: RT
Fifty-five Palestinian protesters, including six children under 18, have been killed by Israeli fire during demonstrations on the day of the US embassy’s inauguration in Jerusalem, the Palestinian health ministry said Monday.

More than 2,700 protesters have been injured in Gaza on what has been the most violent day of the six week long Great March of Return. Those wounded on Monday include 203 children and 78 women, according to the ministry.

The Palestinian government denounced Monday’s violence as a “terrible massacre” perpetrated “by the forces of the Israeli occupation”, and called for an immediate international intervention to prevent further deaths. A day of national mourning has been declared by the government in Ramallah, to be held Tuesday.

Around 35,000 protesters gathered at the border fence and thousands more within half a mile of the vicinity, according to Israeli Defence Forces.

Clashes have also reportedly broken out between protesters and the Israeli Defense Forces in Bethlehem.

The first of Monday’s deaths was 21-year-old Anas Hamdan Qudeih, killed east of Khan Yunis, a spokesperson for the ministry said. A 29-year-old man, Mosaab Yousef Ibrahim Abu Laila, was later killed east of Jabalya. Some of the dead have yet to be identified. Six children under the age of 18, including one girl, are among the fatalities.

Amnesty International has called the Israeli violence in Gaza “an abhorrent violation of international law & human rights.”

Around half of all injuries were caused by live bullets while hundreds more were targeted with teargas, according to the ministry. The Palestinian Health Ministry claims that Israeli forces are directly targeting emergency services and journalists and are calling on citizens to urgently donate blood to help save the lives of those wounded.

Six journalists have reportedly been injured while covering Monday’s demonstrations, according to the Journalist Support Committee.

Meanwhile, the IDF said Israeli Air Force planes targeted Hamas posts near Jabalya after its soldiers came under fire in the area.

The latest deaths bring the number killed since the Great March of Return protests began six weeks ago to 103.

Dr. Mkhaimer Abuseda, professor of political sciences at Alazhar University in Gaza, told RT that the relocation of the US embassy from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem is “a very sad day for the Palestinians, reminding them of their first Nakba some 70 years ago.”

“It seems to me that the Palestinians have decided that the US is no longer an honest broker in the MidEast peace process between the Palestinians and Israelis,” he said, adding that it will likely lead to further Palestinian rage and resistance.

Scuffles have reportedly broken out outside the new US embassy in Jerusalem as the inauguration ceremony took place inside.

Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag has condemned Monday’s violence, claiming the US, as well as Israel, is responsible for the “massacre” because of their “unjust decision” to move the embassy.

Tuesday marks the commemoration of Nakba Day, a term which Palestinians use to describe their forced mass exodus from their homes during the establishment of the State of Israel. It is celebrated among Israelis as Independence Day. Thousands of people have gathered near the border to take part in Monday’s protests.

Huge demonstrations are expected to mark the May 15 event, which brings to a close the six-week Great March of Return demonstrations.

The IDF dropped leaflets warning people in Gaza to stay away from the security fence ahead of Monday’s protests. Demonstrators in North Gaza brought down an IDF drone that was allegedly dropping fire bombs on tents, according to the Great Return March movement.




Syria: Israel Attacks & SAA Retaliates

Source: Syria News

No longer the Syrian Arab Army will maintain constraint even if pressured by Russia, starting 10 pm Damascus local time the Israeli forces attacked the Syrian capital with 9 missiles which were intercepted by the SAA air defense.

The SAA retaliated in a forceful way and targeted 9 Israeli armed posts inside the Golan Heights under the Israeli occupation.

The following thread is from our Twitter account through the night:

Breaking: After a series of Israel (NATO + Gulfies) aggressions in the past few months against a number of #SAA positions in Syria, Syrian Arab Army retaliates with dozens of missiles against IDF posts in occupied Golan Heights despite pressure from Russia not to retaliate.

Israel sources falsely claim the retaliation is by Iran forces in Syria not by the SAA; lying is a basic feature of the Zionist regime.

Israel fighter jets targeted Damascus with 9 missiles about 2 hours ago and SAA Air Defense Forces responded to the missiles.

It’s the second attack with 48 hours against Syria coordinated with ISIS missiles earlier today from their last posts south of the capital.

The SAA retaliation targeted 9 IDF posts INSIDE Syrian Golan Heights occupied by Israel.
Israeli fighter jets were using US coded fighter jets & routes to attack Syrian military posts previously.

Foreign imported settlers in occupied Golan Heights rushed to the underground shelters but many had to leave them as it’s not prepared, high corruption in the ranks of Zionist officials deprived safety for their people.

SAA, Hezbollah and allied forces prepared to storm northern occupied Palestine as the way rolls on.
SAA continues to respond to incoming missiles from Israel now.

Netanyahu in Russia to take approval to attack Syria and ask Putin to remove Russian embedded troops with Syrian forces, waiting for confirmation from Moscow about their meetings.

Israel pushes its reserves in ISIS & Nusra Front to assist by launching attacks against SAA positions south of Syria.

Syrian Armed Forces retaliating with more force.

Residents in Damascus hearing series of loud explosions in the city’s skies watching SAA shooting down incoming missiles.

Residents in northern occupied Palestine hearing similar explosions in the skies.
Israel top officials in a state of shock from SAA’s large retaliation, most of them are in hiding.
Israel IDF only carries attacks against Syria from Lebanon and occupied Palestine and Golan Heights and only at night fearing to enter Syrian skies after #SAA shot down of the F16 a couple of months ago.

Zionist settlers, their IDF commanders, and political leaders rush to underground shelters while residents of Damascus & commanders of SAA are on buildings rooftops following the news.
Difference between the cowards and the brave.

US Taxpayers must immediately start funding their accounts to replenish Israel missiles, the Zionists are emptying their stockpiles at a fast pace in their dozens each time.

Just Now (04:40 Damascus local time): SAA air defense destroyed 2 more incoming missiles in mid-air over Damascus.

SAA until now is retaliating to Israel aggression in quality and quantity to push away the wider regional war, unless needed.

Israel has created a lot of enemies and attacked many targets inside Syria and only got Trump and Saudi Clown Prince as allies.Foreign imported settlers in Palestine & Golan Heights better book their tickets back to Europe at their earliest.

(04:58 Damascus local time): Israel has widened its already 5 hours aggression against SAA posts to reach #Homs countryside central Syria from within Lebanon.

The IDF wants to be the last who attacked and at least score something to talk about it, #Syria Armed Forces not giving such chance.

Whoever took the decision to attack the SAA while the Syrian Armed Forces are continuously fighting ISIS and Nusra Front all over the country will get his fingers burned, big time.

Large sounds of explosions in Kiswa area south of Damascus due to SAA shooting down Israel incoming missiles.

The Israel attack on #Homs Countryside was with more than 20 missiles.

Syria has been in constant war for over 7 years with the world’s strongest Armies of Anti-Islamic Wahhabi Suicide terrorists and the Syrians are accustomed to war, are the foreign imported settlers ready to a full war? Go back home to Europe.

Link to the above thread: Twitter Update

We will continue to update the post as the aggression is still ongoing until the moments writing this post.