With the latest revelations about Israeli troops in the recent conflict in Gaza hitting the front pages this morning,it is worth reflecting that it is six years since the campaigner Rachel Corrie lost her life whilst satnding up for the Palestinian people.
Corrie was killed as she was dragged under an Israeli bulldozer whilst protesting against the destruction of Palestinian homes in the Gaza strip in circumstances that have still not been fully explained.
This is a report from the Palestinian moniter on the incident
"Rachel Corey 23 years old from the state of Washington, was killed while she was trying to prevent Israeli army bulldozers from destroying a Palestinian home. Other foreigners who were with her said the driver of the bulldozer was aware that Rachel was there, and continued to destroy the house. Initially he dropped sand and other heavy debris on her, then the bulldozer pushed her to the ground where it proceeded to drive over her, fracturing both of her arms, legs and skull. She was transferred to hospital, where she later died. Another foreigner was also injured in the attack and has been hospitalized - at this stage his nationality is unknown."
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