Published: 31 March 2020
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Organizers of Gaza border protests cancel Land Day event over virus concerns (Times of Israel)
The committee responsible for organizing protests in the border region between Israel and the Gaza Strip on Saturday announced the cancellation of a Land Day event, set to take place on March 30, over concerns it could facilitate the spread of the coronavirus in the enclave.
“We call for everyone to adhere to all health and preventative measures announced by the Health Ministry and all official bodies to deal with the coronavirus pandemic,” the committee said in a statement, according to Channel 13 news.
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Illustrative: Palestinian propel slingshots at Gaza border protests
