Medical Workers Shot in Gaza Demonstrations

Expand A medic looks on during a demonstration near the separation fence with Israel in southern Gaza, May 18, 2018. © 2018 Reuters According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, an Israeli sniper fatally shot 21-year-old paramedic Razan al-Najjar inside Gaza near the separation fence on June 1, 2018. According to a medical volunteer with al-Najjar when she was shot, al-Najjar was clearly identifiable as a medical volunteer and aiding injured demonstrators. The Israeli army has said “no shots were deliberately or directly aimed towards her.” On May 14, 2018, an Israeli sniper shot Dr. Tarek Loubani…

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