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Israel fires towards Palestinians near Gaza crossing

02 Oct 2007 10:33:37 GMT
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GAZA, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers on Tuesday opened fire towards Palestinians who tried to approach a border crossing as 29 prisoners were entering the Gaza Strip after being freed by Israel, Reuters witnesses said.

A Reuters camerman was shot in the leg, witnesses said.

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