Palestinian protesters turned out en masse at the fence separating the Gaza Strip from Israel on Friday, calling for the right of refugees to return to what is now Israel a day after Israelis celebrated the 70th birthday of their nation.
The Israeli army said it was on high alert and warned Palestinians via airdropped leaflets to refrain from violence and avoid approaching the security fence. One Palestinian died Friday morning after being shot in the head by Israeli gunfire at the start of the demonstrations, Palestinian...