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The EU has followed the UN and called for a probe into the deaths of 15 Palestinian protesters in Gaza. The EU's Federica Mogherini said a continuation of "peace talks towards a two-state solution" is needed.
A Palestinian is carried on a stretcher (Reuters/I. Abu Mustafa)
The European Union's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on Saturday urged for an independent and transparent investigation into the use of disproportionate force by the Israeli military during ongoing demonstrations on the Gaza-Israel border.
Israeli security forces killed at least 15 Palestinians as they protested on Friday and injured an estimated 1,400, with more than 750 wounded by live rounds, the Gaza Health Ministry said, actions that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised his troops for.
"Israel is acting determinedly and decisively to protect its sovereignty and the security of its citizens," Netanyahu said.
The Palestinians rolled burning tires and threw stones at Israeli security forces who responded with live rounds and tear gas, causing Palestinians and Turkish authorities to accuse Israel of using disproportionate force.
Israeli forces stand with guns as Palestinians protest on the Gaza-Israel border (picture alliance/AA/M. Wazwaz ) Israeli forces stand with guns at the Gaza-Israel border
"The EU mourns the loss of life … The use of live ammunition should, in particular, be part of an independent and transparent investigation," Mogherini said in a statement. "While Israel has the right to protect its borders, the use of force must be proportionate at all times," she continued.
Mogherini said that freedom of expression and freedom of assembly were fundamental rights that needed to be respected and that all those involved needed to exercise restraint and avoid further violent escalation and any acts that could put civilians in danger.
"A political solution for Gaza and an urgent resumption of peace talks towards a two-state solution are the only way for Palestinians and Israelis to live side by side in peace and security," Mogherini continued.

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