2004 Photo Contest, General News, 1st prize
Photographer

Jerry Lampen

Reuters

27 November, 2003

Manal Al Simiri, the wife of Palestinian Osama Al Simiri is comforted by relatives as her husband's body is taken from their home, near the Kfar Darom Jewish settlement. He was one of three men, all belonging to the same family, killed by Israeli soldiers as they fled in a car following a lengthy pursuit on foot. Israeli military officials said the soldiers had given chase after seeing a group of Palestinian militants approach a road used by soldiers and settlers.

About the photographer

Jerry Lampen

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