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Palestinian ambulance damaged by tear gas canisters

A Palestinian Red Crescent ambulance was damaged after being hit with tear gas by the Israeli army east of Khan Younis, the Gaza health ministry reported. According to ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qidra, a tear gas canister broke the front windshield of the ambulance.

The ministry has regularly accused Israeli forces of deliberately targeting medical professionals during the protests. Two paramedics have been killed by the army since 30 March - most recently 21-year-old volunteer medic Razan al-Najjar who was shot in the chest last Friday, sparking outrage.