Protests in solidarity with Palestine took place in several cities around the world.
It was the bloodiest day for Palestinians since the 2014 Gaza conflict as the Great March of Return entered its seventh week ahead of the day of "Nakba," or "Catastrophe."
Israeli troops are attacking protesting Palestinians in the West Bank. With civilians throwing stones to defend themselves. Footage shows Israeli forces firing tear gas canisters and steel-coated rubber bullets.
Residents of Gaza attend funerals of those killed by Israelis on Monday while marking the day hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were uprooted during the 1948 war.
During protests along the Gaza-Israeli border, at least 60 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces. Besides teargas being dropped from drones, live ammunition was also used.
Nations all around the globe react to controversial US embassy move and Israeli violence in Gaza that killed at least 58 Palestinians. World leaders and the governments call on Tel Aviv to stop killings.
The US move fulfilled a pledge by President Donald Trump, who has recognised the holy city as the Israeli capital, but it has fired Palestinian anger and drawn criticism from many foreign governments as a set back to peace efforts.
Israel says its troops used live ammunition to prevent a border fence from being damaged or breached. Hundreds of Palestinians were wounded by the live ammunition that was fired.
Thousands of Palestinians are taking part in a protest at the Gaza border against the inauguration of US embassy in Jerusalem on Monday.
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are expected to attend large-scale protests along the Israeli border and in Jerusalem as the United States and Israel will launch formal opening on Monday, a move that draws criticism internationally.
Security is tight in Jerusalem as US guests arrive as the region braces for protests against the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem.
Israeli forces' fire on unarmed protesters has killed 41 Palestinians and injured more than 1,800 since the demonstrations began on March 30. No Israeli has either been killed or injured in the same period.
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