A PALESTINIAN family mourn the death of a eight-month-old baby girl who was killed after inhaling tear gas during yesterday’s “massacre.”

Eight-month-old Leila al-Ghandour was killed after being exposed to the toxic gas east of Gaza city yesterday, the health ministry for the territory said.

41 The family of baby Leila cradle her body after she died inhaling tear gas Credit: AFP or licensors

It is not known how close to the troubled border with Israel the child and her family were when Leila died, reports NDTV.

Israeli forces clashed with protesters yesterday as the US opened its embassy in Jerusalem - a city which Palestinians also claim as their capital.

Six children were reportedly among the dead - the highest death toll in Gaza since the 2014 war with Israel - and 2,400 people were injured.

Hospitals are said to be at breaking point and quickly running out of supplies.

What we know so far

The US today officially moved its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

The move was controversial as both the Israelis and Palestinians claim Jerusalem as their capital

Demonstrators burned tyres and threw stones and Israel troops responded with tear gas and live rounds

At least 58 Palestinians, including six children, have been killed and 2,400 more wounded

Around 40,000 Palestinians were protesting along the barbed wire fence separating Israel and Gaza

Israeli troops opened fire on protesters, claiming they were stopping crowds from bursting through

No casualties have been reported on the Israeli side

Turkish President Erdogan accused Israel of genocide and recalled its ambassadors from there and the US

The US blamed Hamas for the deaths, accusing the military group of 'gruesome propaganda'

41 Leila was one of at least 58 victims killed in yesterday's violence near the Gaza border Credit: Twitter

41 The child died after Israeli forces fired tear gas at protesters near the Gaza border Credit: AFP or licensors

41 A small child cries over the death of her 27-year-old father during clashes along the Gaza border yesterday Credit: AFP or licensors

41 A Palestinian protester fires rocks towards the Israeli border with a slingshot Credit: AFP or licensors

41 Violent clashes erupted in Gaza as the US moved its embassy to Jerusalem Credit: Getty - Contributor

Journalist Maram Humaid said: "The hospital smells like blood, there is blood everywhere.

"The wounded are lying on the floor - there are no more beds to accommodate them.

"Ambulances have not stopped arriving."

President Donald Trump gave a speech over video-link from the US as the building was moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem with daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner in attendance at the opening.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Trump for “having the courage to keep your promises”.

41 Palestinian protests clash with Israeli forces amid violent protests in Gaza Credit: AFP or licensors

41 Relatives of one of the victims grieve with the body at a hospital morgue Credit: Getty - Contributor

41 A child overcome by tear gas receives medical help at the border fence with Israel Credit: Getty Images - Getty

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But 35,000 Palestinians stormed to 12 border locations with Israel, creating clouds of black smoke by burning blazing tyres.

Some tried to break through the border fences as others hurled stones while Israeli soldiers dropped tear gas canisters from drones and fired intense rounds of gunfire.

Trump’s recognition of contested Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in December outraged Palestinians.

But yesterday he declared it a “great day” for Israel and said he was “fully committed” to peace. He received a standing ovation.

41 A Palestinian woman screams as she receives treatment in a first aid tent during the bloody protest near Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip Credit: AP:Associated Press

41 Relatives of a young man gunned down by Israeli forces are overcome with grief Credit: Getty - Contributor

A spokesman for Prime Minister Theresa May urged peace and said Britain had no plans to move its Israel embassy to Jerusalem.

The Palestinian government branded it a "massacre" while Israel claimed the demonstration was a front for a "terrorist operation" by militant group Hamas, who the US has also blamed for the deaths.

Instead of urging the Israelis to show restraint as Britain and France did, America pointed the finger at the Palestinian extremists and their "gruesome propaganda".

"The responsibility for these tragic deaths rests squarely with Hamas," said White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah. "Israel has a right to defend itself.

"Hamas is intentionally and cynically provoking this response. This is a gruesome and unfortunate propaganda attempt.

41 An elderly relative cries over the death of a man killed in the protest Credit: REUTERS

41 Tear gas falls from the sky as protesters run for cover by the Israeli border in Gaza Credit: AFP or licensors

41 A wounded demonstrator is ferried away on a stretcher by medics Credit: AFP or licensors

41 White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah said the Hamas was to blame for the deaths of 55 Palestinians Credit: AP:Associated Press

"I think the Israeli government has spent weeks trying to handle this without violence."

Loudspeakers on Gaza mosques urged Palestinians to join protests before the US embassy move.

The controversial move to Jerusalem fulfilled a Trump campaign promise but infuriated Palestinians and drew criticism that Washington had destroyed its own peace efforts.

But as many as 40,000 Palestinians amassed at 13 different locations along the barbed wire fence separating Gaza from Israel to protest the move.

The Israel Defense Forces claimed they opened fire to stop the crowds from bursting through, the Telegraph reported.

Demonstrators clashed with border guards on what was also the 70th anniversary of Israel’s founding, as warplanes struck what Israel called a Hamas post in northern Gaza.

41 Tear gas canisters rain down on protesters in Gaza near the Israeli border Credit: AFP or licensors

41 Masked protesters wave a Palestinian flag as tyres burn around them Credit: AFP or licensors

41 Tear gas canisters come flying towards protesters as they push towards the border Credit: Getty - Contributor

41 Israeli soldiers take aim at protesters from their positions along the Gaza border Credit: AFP or licensors

Black smoke from burning tyres rose into the air at the border, as activists tried to use the cloud as cover from snipers.

Masked protesters hurled stones towards the border fences as Israeli troops fired volleys of tear gas and live bullets back into the crowds.

Demonstrators also used kites to drop Molotov cocktails on Israeli forces - who in turn used drones to hit protesters with tear gas.

Gaza science teacher Ali, who declined to give his last name, today said: "Today is the big day when we will cross the fence and tell Israel and the world we will not accept being occupied forever.

"Many may get martyred today, so many. But the world will hear our message – occupation must end."

41 Bodies are stacked up at a morgue in Khan Yunis, Gaza, after a day of bloodshed Credit: Getty - Contributor

41 Mourners cry after their relatives were gunned down by Israeli soldiers Credit: Getty - Contributor

41 Today has been the bloodiest day of violence in Israel since 2014 Credit: REUTERS

41 A protester kicks a burning tyre during anti-Israel protests in Gaza today Credit: REUTERS

41 Palestinian youths hurl stones towards the border area as Israeli troops fire back live rounds Credit: AFP or licensors

41 A protester is carried away on a stretcher against a backdrop of black smoke Credit: AFP or licensors

41 Protesters hurl stones towards the Israeli border today Credit: AFP or licensors

41 Israeli troops gather by the border fence as protesters head towards them Credit: AFP or licensors

41 Palestinians drop to the ground for cover as gunshots ring out Credit: REUTERS

The border area has seen daily protests against a decade-old blockade of the territory for the last two weeks.

But yesterday's demonstration – on the day of the embassy move – is by far the biggest yet.

Monday's deaths bring the total of Palestinians killed during the protests over the last two weeks to 97.

No Israeli casualties have been reported.

41 Demonstrators run through clouds of tear gas and thick black smoke Credit: REUTERS

41 Tear gas canisters rain down from above as protesters run for cover Credit: AFP or licensors

41 A wounded man is carried away by other demonstrators in chaotic scenes Credit: AFP or licensors

41 A protester with a slingshot covers his face with a Palestinian flag today Credit: REUTERS

41 Tear gas rains down towards protesters from the Israeli side of the border Credit: AFP or licensors

The killings have drawn international criticism but the US has echoed Israel in accusing Gaza's ruling Hamas movement of instigating violence.

In a statement, the Israeli army said troops had shot and killed three Palestinians who attempted to plant a bomb along the fence.

It also said an aircraft had targeted a Hamas post in northern Gaza after Israeli troops came under fire.

41 A young man cries out in pain as he is carried away by medics for treatment Credit: AFP or licensors

41 A protester runs between the flaming tyres amid clashes on the border Credit: AFP or licensors

41 A masked man gathers rocks to hurl as missiles towards Israeli troops Credit: AFP or licensors

41 A wounded man is stretchered away by emergency workers Credit: AP:Associated Press

41 Dozens of protesters have been injured today along Israel's border with Gaza Credit: REUTERS

Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, an Israeli military spokesman, said the army had set up additional "layers" of security in and around communities near the border to defend Israeli civilians.

He said there already had been several "significant attempts" to break through the fence.

Cornicus said: "Even if the fence is breached, we will be able to protect Israeli civilians from attempts to massacre or kidnap or kill them."

41 Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner arrive at the embassy opening ceremony in Jerusalem today Credit: AFP or licensors

41 Dignitaries gather at the embassy opening ceremony in Jerusalem today Credit: Getty Images - Getty

41 Ivanka greets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at an event in Jerusalem yesterday Credit: EPA

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Israeli leaders and a US delegation including President Trump's daughter and son-in-law, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, are today attending the opening of the new embassy.

When Trump announced the move in December, it was seen by many has a setback to the peace process.

It sparked widespread protests across the Muslim world and fears of more unrest in the Middle East, with Arab leaders blasting the decision.

Burning tyres in Gaza met with tear gas as protesters clash with Israeli soldiers ahead of US Embassy move to Jerusalem

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