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Tuesday, June 01, 2010

US Activist Loses Eye After Being Shot in Face With Tear Gas Canister


An American solidarity activist was shot in the face with a tear gas canister during a demonstration in Qalandiya, today. Emily Henochowicz is currently in Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem undergoing surgery to remove her left eye, following the demonstration that was held in protest to Israel’s murder of at least 10 civilians aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in international waters this morning.

21-year old Emily Henochowicz was hit in the face with a tear gas projectile fired directly at her by an Israeli soldier during the demonstration at Qalandiya checkpoint today. Israeli occupation forces fired volleys of tear gas at unarmed Palestinian and international protesters, causing mass panic amongst the demonstrators and those queuing at the largest checkpoint separating the West Bank and Israel.'

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  1. Anonymous1 June 2010 at 16:42

    why the unknown woman is covering the open wound with hands. Doesn't she know that her dirty (in medical terms) hands could cause the medical complication. And not letting go for a second knowing that this picture is important for the cause. Rammy

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