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Gazans harvest their crops under Israeli fire

Friday, 13 May 2016 2:37 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 13 May 2016 2:37 AM ]

Palestinian farmers work in a field near the border with Israel east of Gaza City, on May 5, 2016. AFP

Ashraf Shannon

PRESS TV, Gaza

Palestinian farmers in the Gaza Strip have been forced to harvest the crops earlier than usual, fearing Israeli army attacks on the fields. In previous harvesting seasons, Israeli forces bulldozed their land and set their crops ablaze. Gaza farmers accuse Israel of systematically destroying their farms and crops. Press TV correspondent Ashraf Shannon has the details in the following report.

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