Israel faced a torrent of international criticism for its response to protests in Gaza this week, as the Netanyahu government defended the country’s right to secure its borders.

Palestinians in Gaza buried their dead Tuesday after clashes with Israel’s military at the border fence a day earlier left some 60 people dead and injured thousands more. The Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday that Hamas operatives were among those killed.

The events provoked an uproar among foreign governments, leading to statements and diplomatic moves that have renewed international scrutiny of Israel’s fraught relationship with the Palestinians.

Turkey temporarily expelled Israel’s ambassador and recalled its own envoy. Belgium and Ireland summoned the Israeli ambassadors there to express extreme displeasure with Israel’s response in Gaza. South Africa recalled its ambassador.

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May called Israel’s use of live fire “deeply troubling,” and urged “an independent and transparent investigation” into it and what role was played by Hamas, the political and militant group that controls Gaza.