Palestinian Injured in ‘Great March of Return’ Protests Dies of Wounds

A Palestinian man succumbed to serious wounds he sustained a few weeks ago after being shot by Israeli forces during the 'Great March of Return’ border demonstrations in the besieged Gaza Strip, according to medical sources.

News ID: 443017

Date: 15 January 2019 - 10:13

RNA - Anwar Qudaih, 33, died from serious wounds he sustained a few weeks ago by Israeli forces’ fire as he took part in the 'Great March of Return’ rallies near the Eastern borders of Khan Younis, WAFA reported.

Qugaih was admitted into the European hospital in Khan Younis due to his critical wounds, where he underwent multiple surgeries.

The Great March of Return protests began in late March 2018 and are planned to continue until a 12-year long Israeli blockade on Gaza is lifted.

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