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Israeli Missile attack in Beit Lahiya town critically injures farmer

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7 April 2011

At approximately 6:15pm on Thursday 7 April 2011, an Israeli drone fired a missile at Muhannad Ahmed Al Jerjawi, 18, who is a farmer, while he was taking care of agricultural land east of the desalination plant near the former American International School, west of Beit Lahiya town in North Gaza district.
As a result, Al Jerjawi sustained injuries from shrapnel in different parts of his body.
His left leg was amputated later and medical sources at Kamal Odwan Hospital described his injury as critical.
He was referred to the Shifa Hospital for medical treatment.
According to Al Mezan’s field investigations, Al Jerjawi’s father had leased the field, which is owned by the Abu Halema family.
They planted vegetables and mlukhiya plants in it.
Al Jerjawi is a resident of As-Sedra area in the Ad-Daraj neighborhood in Gaza city.
Al Jerjawi and his sons were taking care of the land when his son was injured.
A motorcycle carried Muahnnad to the As-Salateen crossroad where an ambulance then carried him to the hospital.

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