Palestinian Reporter Fatally Shot By Israeli Troops Despite 'press' Vest

A Palestinian journalist named Yasser Murtaja died Saturday after being fatally shot by Israeli troops while covering a protest in Gaza on Friday. Murtaja, 31, was wearing a protective vest marked "PRESS" when he was shot. Five other Palestinian journalists, who also reportedly wore garments identifying them as members of the media, were shot Friday as well. Murtaja was reporting on mass border protests in Gaza, where 31 Palestinians have been killed and hundreds more injured.

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