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A Palestinian demonstrator covers his face with a makeshift mask. Mohammed Abed / AFP
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Palestinian protesters chant slogans next to burning tyres east of Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. Adel Hana / AP Photo
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A medic carries a wounded demonstrator away. Mohammed Abed / AFP
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Palestinians run for cover from tears gas fired by the Israelis. Mohammed Abed / AFP
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The number of protesters, however, was lower than last week, when a demonstration by tens of thousands led to clashes in which Israeli forces killed 19 Palestinians on March 30. Mohammed Abed / AFP
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Palestinian demonstrators cover their faces as they burn tyres during a protest. Mohammed Abed / AFP
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Palestinian protesters burn tyres during clashes with Israeli troops. Adel Hana / AP Photo
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Palestinian protesters stand on sands hill. Adel Hana / AP Photo
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A Palestinian demonstrator covers his face with a makeshift mask. Mohammed Abed / AFP
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Palestinian protesters chant slogans next to burning tyres east of Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. Adel Hana / AP Photo
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A medic carries a wounded demonstrator away. Mohammed Abed / AFP
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Palestinians run for cover from tears gas fired by the Israelis. Mohammed Abed / AFP
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The number of protesters, however, was lower than last week, when a demonstration by tens of thousands led to clashes in which Israeli forces killed 19 Palestinians on March 30. Mohammed Abed / AFP
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Palestinian demonstrators cover their faces as they burn tyres during a protest. Mohammed Abed / AFP
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Palestinian protesters burn tyres during clashes with Israeli troops. Adel Hana / AP Photo
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Palestinian protesters stand on sands hill. Adel Hana / AP Photo
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A Palestinian demonstrator covers his face with a makeshift mask. Mohammed Abed / AFP
Death of Gaza photographer gives lie to Israeli army assertion
Yasser Murtaja was wearing protective jacket marked 'press' when he was shot
Ben Lynfield
08 April, 2018
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