More than 50 Palestinian protesters died and hundreds were more wounded on Monday as violence escalated at the Gaza Strip's borders with Israel.

Thick smoke from burning tyres rose into the air, while loudspeakers at mosques across the Gaza Strip urged Palestinians to join the protests.

Meanwhile Israeli troops fired shots across the border and used drones to drop tear gas canisters.

Read more of the JC's coverage of the day's events on these pages:

• At least 52 Palestinians killed in day of "maximum violence" on Israeli independence day
   
• 'It's been a long time coming' - Trump's words as embassy completes Jerusalem move
   
• Tony Blair: The protests require careful handling if there is ever to be a two-state solution
   
• A Palestinian perspective: "I would like to tell you a bit about the life we endure"