Razan al-Najjar facts for kids

Razan Ashraf Abdul Qadir al-Najjar (born September 11, 1996 – died June 1, 2018) was a young Palestinian nurse. She bravely volunteered to help people in the Gaza area. Razan lived in a village called Khuzaa, which is close to the border with Israel. She was born in Khuzaa.

After volunteering, Razan received special training to become a paramedic at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. She then became an active member of the Palestinian Medical Relief Society. This is a special group that helps people with their health, and it is not run by the government. Razan wore the white coat of a medic and a special vest with bandages, ready to help. She was often seen helping people who were hurt during protests near the border fence between Gaza and Israel.

Razan al-Najjar was sadly shot in the chest by an Israeli soldier. This happened while she was trying to help injured people near the border fence. She had her arms raised to show she was not carrying any weapons. She was only 21 years old when she died.

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  A wall painting in Bethlehem showing Razan with a flower.

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In Spanish: Razan al-Najar para niños