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Clashes continue in Gaza; Israel finds itself on defensive over deaths

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Deadly new clashes erupted Tuesday in the Gaza Strip as thousands of Palestinians staged angry funeral processions for dozens of demonstrators killed a day earlier by Israeli troops. Israel, meanwhile, weathered growing international criticism over the violence.

The latest confrontations came as Palestinians commemorated their mass displacement 70 years ago following the creation of Israel. At least two more fatalities near Gaza's frontier with Israel were reported by Palestinian officials, pushing the death toll for Monday and Tuesday above 60. Israel's military also said

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