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IOF Opens Fire at Scrap Collector and Injures One near Erez Crossing

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18 May 2014

At approximately 3:30 pm on Sunday, 18 May 2014, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) opened fire at scrap and rubbles collectors who were near the border area in the west of Erez Crossing.
As a result, Abdel Rahman Hassan Mattar, 23, sustained bullet wound injury in his right leg which caused a fracture.
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He underwent a surgery and medical sources in Kamal Odwan hospital described his injury as moderate.
According to Al Mezan’s field investigations, rubble and scrap collectors move closer to the separation fence in order to collect greater amount of rubble to be recycled and sold again.
This is the main source of income for rubble collectors due to severe economic situation

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