May 14 has marked the joy of the Israelis as their decades-long dream of the recognition of Jerusalem as the Jewish state's capital has finally come true due to the controversial decision made by US President Donald Trump, who has "kept his promise." However, while Ivanka Trump and her husband and White House colleague were attending the embassy's opening ceremony, dozens died and thousands were injured in violent mass protests in Gaza against Washington's move.
© AP Photo / Sebastian ScheinerPresentation of colors by US Marines and singing of the US national anthem during the opening ceremony of the new US embassy in Jerusalem, Monday, May 14, 2018
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Presentation of colors by US Marines and singing of the US national anthem during the opening ceremony of the new US embassy in Jerusalem, Monday, May 14, 2018
© REUTERS / Ibraheem Abu MustafaPalestinian demonstrators run for cover during a protest against US embassy move to Jerusalem and ahead of the 70th anniversary of Nakba, at the Israel-Gaza border in the southern Gaza Strip May 14, 2018
Palestinian demonstrators run for cover during a protest against US embassy move to Jerusalem and ahead of the 70th anniversary of Nakba, at the Israel-Gaza border in the southern Gaza Strip May 14, 2018
© REUTERS / Ronen ZvulunWhite House senior advisor Ivanka Trump is seen ahead of the dedication ceremony of the new US embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018.
White House senior advisor Ivanka Trump is seen ahead of the dedication ceremony of the new US embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018.
© AP Photo / Adel HanaAn elderly Palestinian man falls on the ground after being shot by Israeli troops during a deadly protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, east of Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Monday, May 14, 2018
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An elderly Palestinian man falls on the ground after being shot by Israeli troops during a deadly protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, east of Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Monday, May 14, 2018
© AFP 2023 / MENAHEM KAHANAIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech during the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem on May 14, 2018
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech during the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem on May 14, 2018
© AFP 2023 / MAHMUD HAMSPalestinians carry a demonstrator injured during clashes with Israeli forces near the border between the Gaza strip and Israel east of Gaza City on May 14, 2018
Palestinians carry a demonstrator injured during clashes with Israeli forces near the border between the Gaza strip and Israel east of Gaza City on May 14, 2018
© REUTERS / Ronen ZvulunUS Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin unveils the seal for the new US embassy, as he stands next to Senior White House Adviser Ivanka Trump during the dedication ceremony of the new US embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin unveils the seal for the new US embassy, as he stands next to Senior White House Adviser Ivanka Trump during the dedication ceremony of the new US embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018
© AFP 2023 / MOHAMMED ABEDPalestinians run for cover from tear gas during clashes with Israeli security forces near the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, east of Jabalia on May 14, 2018
Palestinians run for cover from tear gas during clashes with Israeli security forces near the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, east of Jabalia on May 14, 2018
© AP Photo / Sebastian ScheinerUS President Donald Trump is seen on screen as he delivers his speech during the opening ceremony of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, Monday, May 14, 2018
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US President Donald Trump is seen on screen as he delivers his speech during the opening ceremony of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, Monday, May 14, 2018
© AFP 2023 / SAID KHATIBA Palestinian man uses a slingshot during clashes with Israeli forces along the border with the Gaza strip east of Khan Yunis on May 14, 2018, as Palestinians protest over the inauguration of the US embassy following its controversial move to Jerusalem
A Palestinian man uses a slingshot during clashes with Israeli forces along the border with the Gaza strip east of Khan Yunis on May 14, 2018, as Palestinians protest over the inauguration of the US embassy following its controversial move to Jerusalem
© REUTERS / Ronen ZvulunSenior White House Adviser Ivanka Trump and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin stand next to the dedication plaque at the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, during the dedication ceremony of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018
Senior White House Adviser Ivanka Trump and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin stand next to the dedication plaque at the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, during the dedication ceremony of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018
© AP Photo / Dusan VranicMedics treat Palestinian children suffering from teargas inhalation during a protest near Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip, Monday, May 14, 2018
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Medics treat Palestinian children suffering from teargas inhalation during a protest near Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip, Monday, May 14, 2018