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Israeli-Palestinian violence erupts on three borders
Updated: 2011-05-15 21:50
(Agencies)
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Israeli police and border officers walk in front of a mural depicting the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on the controversial Israeli barrier at Qalandiya checkpoint, near the West Bank city of Ramallah May 15, 2011. [Photo/Agencies] |
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A Palestinian uses a sling to hurl stones at Israeli security forces during clashes at Qalandiya checkpoint, near the West Bank city of Ramallah May 15, 2011.[Photo/Agencies] |
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