US blocks UN Security Council statement calling for investigation of Palestinian protesters’ deaths The statement sponsored by Kuwait also supported the right of Palestinians to “demonstrate peacefully” on the border with Israel.
Israeli soldiers ‘did what was necessary’ on Gaza border, defense minister says At least 10 of those killed in the Friday clashes were “known terrorists with track records of terrorist activity,” the Israel Defense Forces said.
At least 12 Palestinians reportedly killed by Israeli troops in massive Gaza protests An Israeli general said troops were identifying "attempts to carry out terror attacks under the disguise of riots."
