Gaza's Palestinians marked Nakba, "the disaster" that describes the 1948 exodus of Palestinians from land that is now Israel. 70 years later, mass demonstrations called The Great Return March culminated on May 14, 2018 in Gaza strip as protesters intended to cross the Gaza-Israel border fence. Israeli forces fired back with live amunitions. 7,000 Palestinians were injured from bullets during those strings of weekly clashes at the border, 270 were killed. May 2018.
Tear gas canisters rain on Palestinians during protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border in Malaka against the opening of US embassy in Jerusalem. Tires set ablaze by protesters generate thick smoke aimed at blinding Israeli snipers, Gaza Strip on May 14, 2018.
Palestinians protesters move along the border fence during clashes with Israeli forces. Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas at Palestinians hurling back stones and flying flaming kites at the Gaza-Israel border on Friday, 11 May 2018, near Gaza City, Gaza. Palestinians protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border every Friday as part of a long-running protest "The Great March of Return".
Palestinians gingerly move toward the outer fence with tires to be set ablaze a the Gaza-Israel border in Malaka during a mass demonstration against the opening of US embassy in Jerusalem, Gaza Strip on May 14, 2018. That day, more then 60 were killed by Israeli soldiers and over 1,400 we injured.
Saber al-Ashkar, 29, a legless Palestinian loads a sling with a stone from his wheelchair during clashes with Israeli forces. Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas at Palestinians hurling back stones at the Gaza-Israel border on Friday, on May 11, 2018 near Gaza City, Gaza. Palestinians protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border every Friday as part of a long-running protest "The Great March of Return".
Bystanders watch the protest at distance from the border fence with Israel as mass demonstrations continue on May 14, 2018 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israeli soldiers killed at least 62 Palestinians and wounded over a thousand as the demonstrations coincided with the controversial opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. This marks the deadliest day of violence in Gaza since 2014.
Palestinians carry out a wounded protester hit by an Israeli sniper bullet during clashes next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border in Malaka as they against the opening of US embassy in Jerusalem, Gaza Strip on May 14, 2018.
An incendiary kite, designed to ignite dry culture fields in Israel, is prepared to be flown across the border while Palestinians clashes with Israeli forces. Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas at Palestinians hurling back stones at the Gaza-Israel border on Friday, on May 11, 2018 near Gaza City, Gaza. Palestinians protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border every Friday as part of a long-running protest "The Great March of Return".
Palestinian protesters watch the border fence with Israel as mass demonstrations and clashes continue on May 14, 2018 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israeli soldiers killed at least 62 Palestinians and wounded over a thousand as the demonstrations coincided with the controversial opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. This marks the deadliest day of violence in Gaza since 2014. Gaza's Hamas rulers have vowed that the marches will continue until the decade-old Israeli blockade of the territory is lifted
Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas at Palestinians hurling stones at the Gaza-Israel border on Friday, injuring about 350 people. Khan Yunis, 4 May 2018.
Medics said around 50 people were shot and wounded with live fire, three of them critically, and 300 more treated for gas inhalation and other injuries along the Gaza side of the 25-mile (40-km) border fence, where Palestinians set up tent encampments on March 30 for what they call "The Great March of Return".
An undertaker waits for the arrival of 39-old Palestinian Jaber Abu Mustafa's body in a Khan Younis cemetary in the southern Gaza Strip on May 12, 2018, as he succumbed to his wounds after being shot in the chest the day before during clashes with Israeli forces at the Gaza-Israel border. Palestinians protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border every Friday as part of a long-running protest "The Great March of Return".
Young Palestinians roll a large tire to be set ablaze as they protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border in Malaka against the opening of US embassy in Jerusalem, Gaza Strip on May 14, 2018.
X Rays film shows the ravage of a bullet on a protester's shattered femur after being shot in the legs by an Israeli sniper during the May 14 demonstration at the Israel-Gaza border fence. In Gaza City Shifa hospital's orthopedic department where Palestinian are treated for ballistic wounds from Israeli sniper, on May 14 during a protest at the Israel-Gaza border against USA embassy inauguration in Jerusalem. May 16, 2018
Palestinians clashes with Israeli forces. Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas at Palestinians hurling back stones and flying flaming kites at the Gaza-Israel border on Friday, 11 May 2018, near Gaza City, Gaza. Palestinians protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border every Friday as part of a long-running protest "The Great March of Return".
A Palestinian hurls a rock across the border with a sling during clashes with Israeli forces. Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas at Palestinians hurling back stones at the Gaza-Israel border on Friday, on May 11, 2018 near Gaza City, Gaza. Palestinians protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border every Friday as part of a long-running protest "The Great March of Return".
A Palestinian screams in pain as he has just been hit by a sniper bullet in his right leg at the border fence with Israel as mass demonstrations continue on May 14, 2018 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israeli soldiers killed at least 62 Palestinians and wounded over a thousand as the demonstrations coincided with the controversial opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. This marks the deadliest day of violence in Gaza since 2014. Gaza's Hamas rulers have vowed that the marches will continue until the decade-old Israeli blockade of the territory is lifted.
Relatives watch the burial of Nasser Graab, 52, in Inserat Camp who was shot May 15 during a demonstration at the Israel-Gaza border fence in El Buriej, on May 16, 2018.
I
A Palestinian drives back a horse cart used as an ambulance to the border fence with Israel as mass demonstrations continue on May 14, 2018 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israeli soldiers killed at least 41 Palestinians and wounded over a thousand as the demonstrations coincided with the controversial opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. This marks the deadliest day of violence in Gaza since 2014. Gaza's Hamas rulers have vowed that the marches will continue until the decade-old Israeli blockade of the territory is lifted.
Palestinians carry away wounded protesters from the border fence with Israel as mass demonstrations continue on May 14, 2018 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israeli soldiers killed at least 62 Palestinians and wounded over a thousand as the demonstrations coincided with the controversial opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. This marks the deadliest day of violence in Gaza since 2014.
Palestinians gingerly move toward the outer fence with tires to be set ablaze a the Gaza-Israel border in Malaka during a mass demonstration against the opening of US embassy in Jerusalem, Gaza Strip on May 14, 2018. That day, more then 60 were killed by Israeli soldiers and over 1,400 we injured.
Palestinians clashes with Israeli forces. Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas at Palestinians hurling back stones and flying flaming kites at the Gaza-Israel border on Friday, 11 May 2018, near Gaza City, Gaza. Palestinians protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border every Friday as part of a long-running protest "The Great March of Return".
Tear gas canisters rain around a Palestinian at the border fence with Israel as mass demonstrations continue on May 14, 2018 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israeli soldiers killed at least 62 Palestinians and wounded over a thousand as the demonstrations coincided with the controversial opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. This marks the deadliest day of violence in Gaza since 2014. Gaza's Hamas rulers have vowed that the marches will continue until the decade-old Israeli blockade of the territory is lifted.
A grieving man gets a moment for himself as friends and family mourn over the body of Jamal Afaneh (15) in his home in Rafah after he succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained during protests last Friday at the Gaza border fence with Israel on May 13, 2018. Afaneh was killed Friday by an Israeli sniper while participating in the demonstrations. Palestinians protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border every Friday as part of a long-running protest "The Great March of Return".
A wounded Palestinian protester is evacuated during clashes with Israeli forces. Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas at Palestinians hurling back stones and flying flaming kites at the Gaza-Israel border on Friday, 11 May 2018, near Gaza City, Gaza. Palestinians protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border every Friday as part of a long-running protest "The Great March of Return".
Undertaker gives a farewell kiss to 15-old Palestinian Jamal Afaneh in Rafah at his burial in the southern Gaza Strip, as he succumbed to his wounds after being shot in the head the day before during clashes with Israeli forces at the Gaza-Israel border, on May 13, 2018 in Rafah, Palestine.
Palestinians watch the burial of 39-old Palestinian Jaber Abu Mustafa in a Khan Younis cemetery while a Hamas representative harangues the attendance in the southern Gaza Strip on May 12, 2018, as he succumbed to his wounds after being shot in the chest the day before during clashes with Israeli forces at the Gaza-Israel border. Palestinians protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border every Friday as part of a long-running protest "The Great March of Return".
Palestinians march alongside the border during clashes with Israeli forces. Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas at Palestinians hurling back stones and flying flaming kites at the Gaza-Israel border on Friday, 11 May 2018, near Gaza City, Gaza.
A blood-soaked shoe from a wounded Palestinian lies on the ground of a medical triage post as mass demonstrations continue on May 14, 2018 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israeli soldiers killed at least 41 Palestinians and wounded over a thousand as the demonstrations coincided with the controversial opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. This marks the deadliest day of violence in Gaza since 2014. Gaza's Hamas rulers have vowed that the marches will continue until the decade-old Israeli blockade of the territory is lifted
Relatives carry upstair to his home the body of Omar Abu El Fool, who worked for Hamas as engineer, 30, who was killed yesterday during a protest at the Israel-Gaza border, to his home during his funeral on May 15, 2018 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israeli soldiers killed at least 58 Palestinians yesterday and wounded over a thousand as the demonstrations coincided with the controversial opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. This marks the deadliest day of violence in Gaza since 2014.
Relatives and family members of Omar Abu El Fool, 30, who was killed yesterday during a protest at the Israel-Gaza border, mourn during his funeral on May 15, 2018 in Gaza City, Gaza. Israeli soldiers killed at least 58 Palestinians yesterday and wounded over a thousand as the demonstrations coincided with the controversial opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
Funeral of 15-old Palestinian Jamal Afaneh in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on May 13, 2018, as he succumbed to his wounds after being shot in the head the day before during clashes with Israeli forces at the Gaza-Israel border. Palestinians protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border every Friday as part of a long-running protest "The Great March of Return".
Son Wissam is hyped out after the funeral of his father Jaber Abu Mustafa in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on May 12, 2018, as he succumbed to his wounds after being shot in the chest the day before during clashes with Israeli forces at the Gaza-Israel border. Palestinians protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border every Friday as part of a long-running protest "The Great March of Return".
Palestinians on the receiving side of tear gas canisters while they protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border in Malaka against the opening of US embassy in Jerusalem, Gaza Strip on May 14, 2018.
Palestinians rejoice as they watch an Israeli small drone overflying the protesters falls to the ground, probably shot down with a stone by a Palestinian. Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas at Palestinians hurling back stones at the Gaza-Israel border on Friday, injuring about 350 people. Khan Yunis, 4 May 2018.
Palestinians bring tires to be burned for screening smoke as they clash with Israeli forces. Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas at Palestinians who hurled back stones. Gaza-Israel border on Friday, on May 11, 2018 near Gaza City. Palestinians protest next to the fence a the Gaza-Israel border every Friday as part of a long-running protest "The Great March of Return".