Another peaceful protester executed in Gaza, death toll reaches 19

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DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6:34 P.M)- A 25 year old Palestinian man has been executed by Israeli forces, whilst peacefully protesting, in Gaza.

Twenty Five year old, Ahmed Omar Arafa, was shot and killed by Israeli snipers, East of Al-Bureij refugee camp.

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Ahmed Arafa has become the 19th Martyr of the 'Great Return March', a 6 week, nonviolent protest along the Gaza/Israel border.

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VIDEO FROM THE SCENE OF THE MURDER- https://www.facebook.com/ShehabAgency.MainPage/videos/2595381287170942/

Israeli Defence Minister, Avigdor Leiberman, has declared that there will be no investigation into the massacre of 18 peaceful demonstrators, Last Friday. Leiberman has also announced that anyone approaching the Gaza border will put their life in danger, stating that Israel will not change its murderous policy.

According the 'Palestinian Red Crescent', around 500 or the nearly 800 unarmed protesters, of which were shot and injured with live ammunition, are now amputees.

People on the ground in Gaza, describe the ongoing Israeli sniping, artillery strikes and gas attacks upon demonstrators, as a "Bloodbath".


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