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October 23, 2015

Palestinians Mourn Israeli Killing of Veteran Activist Hashem Azzeh 
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A funeral was held in the occupied West Bank Thursday for veteran
Palestinian activist Hashem Azzeh. A medical doctor and olive grower,
Azzeh died from inhaling tear gas fired by Israeli troops during a
protest in Hebron. He was well known in activist circles for years of
organizing against the Israeli occupation and harassment by Jewish
settlers.

 

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