Israelis fire on crowds in Gaza - Democratic Underground

ze_dscherman

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Wed May-19-04 07:30 AM
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Israelis fire on crowds in Gaza

Edited on Wed May-19-04 08:00 AM by ze_dscherman

At least eight Palestinians are reported killed as Israeli forces fired on a crowd in Rafah in southern Gaza.
Thousands of people were demonstrating against a massive operation in the refugee camp on the edge of the town.

Two children were among the dead, and more than 50 people were injured, Palestinian medical workers said.

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Witnesses said Israeli helicopters, tanks and troops fired at marchers heading towards the Tel Sultan area where the Israel raids have been concentrated in the last two days.

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The shooting came shortly after reports that thousands of Tel Sultan male residents were complying with an Israeli demand that they surrender.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3728681.stm
On edit: News has been updated, now at least 10 killed, 50 injured

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