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Activist Shot in Gaza Said Brain Dead
A 21-year-old British peace activist was shot Friday during fighting in the Gaza Strip, the second member of the Palestinian-backed International Solidarity Movement shot this month. Doctors declared him brain dead. Some days the story just writes itself, doesn't it? The Briton was shot in the head Friday by Israeli soldiers, who opened fire near where the group was setting up a tent in the town of Rafah, said Khalil Abdullah, one of the activists. The victim was standing between Israeli troops and Palestinian children at the time, said Abdullah, who witnessed the shooting. Of course there were children, and, er, puppies. Abdullah wouldn't lie. The victim was pronounced brain dead shortly after arriving at the hospital in Rafah. Maybe it was a pre-existing condition? The activists often act as human shields, placing themselves between Palestinians and Israelis. Not a good career choice. See: Iraq Posted by: Steve 2003-04-11 |
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