Thousands hold funeral processions for Palestinians killed by Israeli forces

Funeral processions have been held for two Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces during clashes in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip and two others killed after the Tel Aviv regime launched airstrikes against the coastal enclave.

Thousands of mourners gathered on Saturday in the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza for the funeral of Mahmoud al-Masri, 30, who was shot dead by Israeli forces the previous day as people were protesting against US President Donald Trump’s recent recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s “capital.”

Mourners carried Masri’s body through Khan Younis to a mosque where he was buried. Gunfire was heard throughout the march.

The other Palestinian killed by Israeli fire was identified as Maher Atallah, 54. He was shot by Israeli troops in Gaza and succumbed to his injuries hours later.

On Friday, clashes broke out between Israeli forces and Palestinians protesting against the recent decision by the US president that was announced despite widespread international opposition. Trump said on Wednesday that Washington would relocate the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds.

In reaction to the announcement, Palestinians staged rallies across the West Bank, Jerusalem al-Quds and Gaza.

The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said at least 612 people were injured in the West Bank after being struck with either live or rubber bullets, or inhaling excessive amounts of tear gas.

Funeral processions were also held in Gaza City for two other Palestinians who were killed after Israeli jets launched strikes against the Gaza Strip early on Saturday.

Tel Aviv claimed that Palestinian resistance forces had fired a number of rockets at an Israeli military position.

Palestinians continue to clash with Israeli troops in dozens of West Bank hotspots and along the Gaza border.

At least 20 Palestinians sustained injuries during heavy clashes between Israeli forces and protesters rallying in the West Bank on Saturday.

Palestinians started taking to the streets of the West Bank city of Bethlehem since the early hours of Saturday.

Meanwhile, Press TV correspondent Mona Kandil suffered teargas inhalation at Israel's Bet Eil army checkpoint near the West Bank city of Ramallah as Israeli forces were firing tear gas to disperse Palestinian protesters.

Trump's declaration has sent shock waves throughout the Muslim world, and even prompted warnings from Washington’s allies in the West that it would bring more chaos to the region.

Israel lays claim to the entire city as its “capital,” while Palestinians want its eastern part as the capital of their future state.

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