Palestinian publicly sets himself on fire in Gaza
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A 20-year-old Palestinian is in critical condition after publicly setting himself of fire in the Gaza Strip.
Motives for the self-immolation are unclear Sunday.
Family members say Fathi Harb set himself on fire Saturday in an act of desperation and protest over the dire living conditions in Gaza.
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Hamas, the Islamic militant group that rules Gaza, cited personal issues for his actions.
Suicides are rare in Gaza but dozens were reported last year.
Gaza has been under an Israeli-Egyptian blockade since Hamas assumed control of the territory in 2007.
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It has had a devastating impact on the economy, with unemployment at over 40 percent and the tap water undrinkable.