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White flag, fatal shot: What happened to Gaza's grandmother?

Middle East Eye uncovers a grave incident in Gaza City on 12 November. Hala Rashid Abd al-Ati, a grandmother, is shot and killed by an Israeli sniper. The shocking video reveals the tragic scene where Abd al-Ati was leaving her home with her grandson, who was waving a white flag, symbolising their plea for safety.

MEE takes an in-depth look at what happened to Abd al-Ati and the aftermath for her family.
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