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Israeli snipers hospitalise unarmed Palestinian protesters
Palestinian medics raise their hands toward the fence to evacuate a wounded youth

ISRAELI snipers opened fire on unarmed Palestinian protestors today for the third week running, leaving hundreds needing hospital treatment.

Gaza Health Authority officials reported 701 people injured by Israeli forces, with many of them treated for the effects of tear gas, in the latest mass demonstration of the Great Return March protests.

One of the most serious injuries reported was of journalist Ahmad Abu Hussein from Gaza, who was shot in the abdomen.  He remains in a serious condition.

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