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February 24, 2010

Palestinians Protest Israeli Decision on West Bank Shrines
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In Israel and the Occupied Territories, the Israeli government has
outraged Palestinians over a decision to include two biblical tombs in
Palestinian towns on a list of Israeli heritage sites. The move sparked
clashes in Hebron, where Israeli soldiers fired tear gas and stun
grenades at Palestinians protesting the Israeli decision. Palestinian
President Mahmoud Abbas has warned Israel’s actions could spark what he
called “a religious war.” Palestinian Public Works minister Mohammed
Shtayyeh also criticized Israel.

Mohammed Shtayyeh: “This government led by Netanyahu is proving to the
world and to us that it’s not interested in the peace process and
ethics, but it’s interested in building settlements and confiscating the
Palestinian history. This is a fabrication and confiscation of history.”



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