Historical Events tagged with "bulldozer"
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Social Movements & Civil Rights
Rachel Corrie Killed by IDF Bulldozer in Rafah
March 16th, 2003 21 years ago
Rachel Corrie, an American activist, was killed while standing in front of an Israel Defense Forces bulldozer in Rafah, Gaza Strip, attempting to prevent the demolition of Palestinian homes. Her use of nonviolent protest aimed to draw attention to the destruction caused by military actions in the region. Corrie was part of a pro-Palestinian organization and was documenting her experiences in the conflict zone at the time of her death.
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