Protests in Gaza

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Israeli forces fire tear gas at Palestinian protesters during the Great March of Return in Gaza on 1st April 2018 [Hassan Jedi/Anadolu Agency]

A protester throws a rock to Israeli security forces as Palestinians stage a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” at Al-Bureyc refugee camp, located near the Israeli border, in Gaza City, Gaza on 1 April, 2018 [Hassan Jedi/Anadolu Agency]

GAZA CITY, GAZA – APRIL 01: A protester collects rocks to throw to Israeli security forces as Palestinians stage a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” at Al-Bureyc refugee camp, located near the Israeli border, in Gaza City, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Hassan Jedi – Anadolu Agency )

GAZA CITY, GAZA – APRIL 01: A protester throws a rock to Israeli security forces as Palestinians stage a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” at Al-Bureyc refugee camp, located near the Israeli border, in Gaza City, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Hassan Jedi – Anadolu Agency )

GAZA CITY, GAZA – APRIL 01: A protester is seen during a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” at Al-Bureyc refugee camp, located near the Israeli border, in Gaza City, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Hassan Jedi – Anadolu Agency )

GAZA CITY, GAZA – APRIL 01: Palestinians carry a wounded man during a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” at Al-Bureyc refugee camp, located near the Israeli border, in Gaza City, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Hassan Jedi – Anadolu Agency )

An injured Palestinian protester is seen on a stretcher after Israeli forces fired at protesters during the ‘Great March Of Return’ on 6th April 2018 [Hassan Jedi/Anadolu Agency]

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said by blocking the resolution, the US is complicit in Israel’s attacks against unarmed civilians in Gaza. ( File photo, Ashraf Amra – Anadolu Agency )

Palestinian female health care worker Rezzan en-Neccar (C) gives medical treatment to a Palestinian, who was wounded by Israeli security forces, during “Land Day” demonstrations, on 1 April 2018 [Ashraf Amra/Anadolu Agency]

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – APRIL 01: Volunteered Palestinian female health care worker Rezzan en-Neccar (R) receives medical treatment during “Land Day” demonstrations, which commemorates the murder of six Palestinians by Israeli forces in 1976, in Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Ashraf Amra – Anadolu Agency )

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – APRIL 01: Palestinians perform a prayer during a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” in Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Ashraf Amra – Anadolu Agency )

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – APRIL 01: A Palestinian throws rock to Israeli security forces as they stage a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” in Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Ashraf Amra – Anadolu Agency )

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – APRIL 01: Palestinians shout slogans as they stage a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” in Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Ashraf Amra – Anadolu Agency )

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – APRIL 01: A Palestinian gestures as Palestinians stage a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” in Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Ashraf Amra – Anadolu Agency )

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – APRIL 01: Palestinians stage a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” in Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Ashraf Amra – Anadolu Agency )

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – APRIL 01: Palestinians carry a wounded man as they stage a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” in Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Ashraf Amra – Anadolu Agency )

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – APRIL 01: Palestinians cover their face to protect themselves from tear gas as they stage a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” in Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Mustafa Hassona – Anadolu Agency )

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – APRIL 01: A medical staff helps a Palestinian as they stage a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” in Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Mustafa Hassona – Anadolu Agency )

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – APRIL 01: A medical staff lies on the ground after he was affected by tear gas as Palestinians stage a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” in Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Mustafa Hassona – Anadolu Agency )

Palestinians stage a demonstration demanding the right of return in Khan Yunis, Gaza on 1 April 2018 [Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency]

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – APRIL 01: Israeli security forces intervene Palestinians with tear gas as Palestinians stage a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” in Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Mustafa Hassona – Anadolu Agency )

Israeli security forces attack Palestinians with tear gas during the ‘Great March of Return’ in Khan Yunis, Gaza on 1 April 2018 [Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency]

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – APRIL 01: Palestinians perform a prayer as they stage a demonstration demanding the right of return and removal of the blockade following the “Great March of Return” in Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 01, 2018. ( Mustafa Hassona – Anadolu Agency )

Palestinians stage a demonstration demanding the lift of the blockade in Gaza on 1 April 2018 [Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu Agency]