By JPOST.COM STAFF
09/21/2011 12:02
09/21/2011 12:02
Demonstrations supporting the establishment of a Palestinian state were taking place in cities across the West Bank Wednesday, ahead of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's expected request for United Nations membership later this week.
In Ramallah, thousands of Palestinians had gathered by late morning in the city's central Al Manara Square and were expected to move to the Mukata government complex later in the day.
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In Ramallah, thousands of Palestinians had gathered by late morning in the city's central Al Manara Square and were expected to move to the Mukata government complex later in the day.
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In an effort to boost attendance at the rallies, learning institutions and government offices were closed throughout the West Bank and bus and other private transportation carriers announced free rides to those wishing to attend the street demonstrations.
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