TEL AVIV—The Israeli army’s decision to open fire on Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip last week has reignited a public debate about the use of military force ahead of another round of demonstrations Friday that are expected again to test the country’s soldiers.
Palestinian health authorities have said 18 people were killed and more than 1,400 injured. Israel said Gazans, hurling stones and Molotov cocktails, charged a border fence dividing the strip from Israeli territory. The protest organizers said the Palestinians...