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Since demonstrations vs Israel’s blockade of Gaza began in March, Israeli snipers have targeted one part of the body more than any other- legs.Of 10,511 protesters treated at hospitals and field clinics, at least 60%, have been struck in the lower limbs apnews.com/6035b1d3293c4a…
“The upsurge in violence has left a visible mark on #Gaza that will likely remain for decades to come. It is now common to see young men walking through dilapidated streets on crutches.“
Mohanad al-Khawas, 20, was selling coffee and tea from a push cart at a protest when he was shot in the right leg. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) #Gaza
Fathi al-Sakani, 19, was taking part in a protest when he was shot in his right shin. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Mohammed Hilles, 18, says he was on the border chatting with other youths when he was shot in the abdomen and in the right leg. He wants to keep on protesting. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Ayman Harb, 36, a paramedic was injured several times. In the last protest, he was shot while trying to help someone get out of the Mediterranean. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Mohammed al-Eissawi, 24, says he was throwing rocks with a slingshot when he was shot in the leg several times. He has been protesting for five years and has been injured many times. He says that he is not afraid and will continue to take part in protests. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
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