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Mourners carry the body of Palestinian cameraman who was shot and killed, Friday by Israeli troops while covering a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, during his funeral in Gaza City, Saturday, April 7, 2018. (AP Photo/ Khalil Hamra)

Israel says slain Gaza journalist was Hamas militant

By IAN DEITCH - Associated Press

Palestinian protesters stand on sands hill as others carry tires to burn during clashes with Israeli troops along Gaza's border with Israel, east of Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Friday, April 6, 2018. Palestinians torched piles of tires near Gaza's border with Israel on Friday, sending huge plumes of black smoke into the air and drawing Israeli fire that killed one man in the second large protest in the volatile area in a week. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Gaza buries journalist killed while covering mass protests

By FARES AKRAM - Associated Press

A Palestinian boy poses for a photograph as he paints his face in black during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, April 6, 2018. (AP Photo/ Khalil Hamra)

The Latest: Palestinian journalist dies from gunshot wounds

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Palestinian protesters burn tires during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, April 6, 2018. (AP Photo/ Khalil Hamra)

7 killed by Israeli fire, scores hurt in Gaza border protest

By Fares Akram - Associated Press

Palestinian mourners carry the body of 25-year-old Ahmed Arafa, who was shot and killed Tuesday by Israeli troops during the ongoing protest along the Gaza Strip border with Israel, during his funeral in the town of Deir el-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Wednesday, April 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

The Latest: Group asks Israeli soldiers to refuse to shoot

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A Palestinian protester prepares to throw teargas back towards Israeli soldiers during clashes with Israeli troops along Gaza's border with Israel, east of Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip, Wednesday, April 4, 2018. A leading Israel human rights group urged Israeli forces in a rare step Wednesday to disobey open-fire orders unless Gaza protesters pose an imminent threat to soldiers' lives. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Palestinian violence mute Israel’s 70th anniversary celebrations

By Jacob Wirtschafter — Special to The Washington Times

In this Feb. 27, 2013, photo illustration, hands type on a computer keyboard in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Israeli hospital and government websites down following pro-Palestine hack

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

A protester holds a Palestinian flag on top of tires to be burned during an ongoing protest next to Gaza's border with Israel, east of Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Israel's defense minister said Tuesday that the military will not change its tough response to Hamas-led mass protests, warning that those who approach the border are putting their lives at risk. Eighteen Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire last Friday, the first day of what Hamas says will be six weeks of intermittent border protests against a stifling blockade of the territory. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Gaza protests driven by desperation, Hamas organization

By FARES AKRAM - Associated Press

A Palestinian protester throws back teargas during clashes with Israeli troops along the Gaza's border with Israel, east of Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Israel's defense minister said Tuesday that the military will not change its tough response to Hamas-led mass protests, warning that those who approach the border are putting their lives at risk. Eighteen Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire last Friday, the first day of what Hamas says will be six weeks of intermittent border protests against a stifling blockade of the territory. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Israeli rights group urges soldiers to refuse orders in Gaza

By JOSEF FEDERMAN - Associated Press

Palestinian protesters evacuate a wounded youth during clashes with Israeli troops along Gaza's border with Israel, east of Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Israel's defense minister said Tuesday that the military will not change its tough response to Hamas-led mass protests, warning that those who approach the border are putting their lives at risk. Eighteen Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire last Friday, the first day of what Hamas says will be six weeks of intermittent border protests against a stifling blockade of the territory. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Israel vows tough response to Gaza protests

By FARES AKRAM and KARIN LAUB - Associated Press

Right-wing Israelis demonstrate across from a left-wing demonstration for Gaza in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, April 1, 2018. Israel's defense minister on Sunday rejected international calls for an investigation into deadly violence along Gaza's border with Israel, saying troops acted appropriately and fired only at Palestinian protesters who posed a threat. But video from the scene showed at least a handful of incidents in which people appear to have been shot either far from the border or while they were not actively rioting. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

Gaza terrorists spur Passover, Easter terror

By Renee Garfinkel

A man walks next to a tent with a painting with Arabic writing that reads, &quot;Palestine,&quot; near the Gaza Strip border with Israel, in eastern Gaza City, Sunday, April 1, 2018. Israel’s defense minister on Sunday rejected international calls for an investigation into deadly violence along Gaza’s border with Israel, saying troops acted appropriately and fired only at Palestinian protesters who posed a threat. (AP Photo/ Khalil Hamra)

Gaza toll rises to 18, Israel rejects excessive force claims

By FARES AKRAM and KARIN LAUB - Associated Press

Left wing Israelis demonstrate for Gaza in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, April 1, 2018. Israel's defense minister on Sunday rejected international calls for an investigation into deadly violence along Gaza's border with Israel, saying troops acted appropriately and fired only at Palestinian protesters who posed a threat. But video from the scene showed at least a handful of incidents in which people appear to have been shot either far from the border or while they were not actively rioting. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

Palestinians want to destroy Israel

By L. Todd Wood

Palestinian protesters run for cover from teargas fired by Israeli soldiers during clashes with Israeli troops along the Gaza Strip border with Israel, east of Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip, Saturday, March 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Israel rejects calls for inquiry into Gaza violence

By JOSEF FEDERMAN - Associated Press

Palestinian protesters evacuate a wounded youth during clashes with Israeli troops along the Gaza Strip border with Israel, east of Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Friday, March 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Israel says it will expand response if Gaza clashes go on

By Fares Akram and Aron Heller - Associated Press

Catholic clergy walk during the Washing of the Feet procession at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many Christians to be the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ, in Jerusalem, Thursday, March 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Israel to restrict entry of Gaza Christians for Easter

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French consulate worker Romain Franck, a French employee of France's Consulate in Jerusalem, covers his face during a hearing at the district court in in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba, Monday, March 19, 2018. Franck has been arrested on charges of smuggling dozens of guns from the Gaza Strip to the West Bank. Israel's internal security agency said Franck smuggled more than 70 guns on five occasions in his consular vehicle, which was subjected to more lenient security checks than other vehicles. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

Israel arrests French Consulate driver for gun smuggling

By TIA GOLDENBERG - Associated Press

Israel says it destroys new Hamas tunnel network in Gaza

Associated Press

Thousands of employees of the U.N agency for Palestinian refugees demonstrate in support of their organization following U.S. funding cuts in Gaza City, Monday, Jan. 29, 2018. Earlier this month, the Trump administration slashed $60 million of a planned $125 million funding installment for 2018. Washington wants the Palestinian Authority to return to the negotiating table with Israel in exchange for aid resumption. (AP Photo/ Khalil Hamra)

White House hosts meeting of Israeli, Arab officials on aid for Gaza

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah waves to the media as he arrives to head the Cabinet session in Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' former official resident in Gaza City, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Hamdallah has held the first government meeting in the Gaza Strip as part of a major reconciliation effort to end the 10-year rift between Fatah and Hamas. (AP Photo/ Khalil Hamra)

Explosion strikes Palestinian prime minister’s convoy in Gaza

By Fares Akram - Associated Press