Palestinian children huddle in a doorway, as the funeral procession passes.Please click photo to enlarge.
"Sorrow and regret". These were the words expressed by the Israeli army over the shooting that left 35 year old Palestinian policeman, Sayed Abu Safra dead. Safra was shot whilst trying to prevent a man with mental disabilities from nearing the perimeter fence that surrounds the illegal Israeli settlement of Nissanit on Gaza's northern boundary with Israel, when he was shot by Israeli forces.
According to Sayed’s Uncle, Salem Abu Safra, Sayed was returning from prayer when he was shot, adding that Sayed was not armed.
According to Sayed’s Uncle, Salem Abu Safra, Sayed was returning from prayer when he was shot, adding that Sayed was not armed.
We don’t know if Israeli’s words of “sorrow and regret” are of comfort to Sayed’s family, especially his mother, brothers, sisters, pregnant wife and six children left fatherless (between the ages of eight and fourteen years old). We doubt it.
In another “sorrow and regret” incident, Israeli soldiers shot dead on Wednesday (11/26) three men while traveling in their car on a southern Gaza road used by illegal Israeli settlers. The soldiers believed the men to be armed, however no traces of weapons were found in the car and an investigation was ordered.
In another “sorrow and regret” incident, Israeli soldiers shot dead on Wednesday (11/26) three men while traveling in their car on a southern Gaza road used by illegal Israeli settlers. The soldiers believed the men to be armed, however no traces of weapons were found in the car and an investigation was ordered.