Ramallah, West Bank – A crowd of Palestinians has accosted an American diplomatic delegation visiting the West Bank.
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Associated Press reporters saw about 30 protesters blocking the convoy of vehicles, chanting “shame on you” and hurling shoes — a deeply insulting gesture in Arab culture.
Tuesday’s incident comes amid tensions in American-Palestinian ties. The U.S. has vowed to block the Palestinians’ request for recognition of an independent state at the United Nations. It also hinted it may cut aid if Palestinians proceed with their plans.
Yep, they look like they’re ready for statehood to me!!!!
Throwing stones in civilized cultures is criminal negligence-Associated Palestinians
This will no doubt be blamed on the “poor pali’s” being occupied and oppressed. always excuses for the terrorists.
Why are we still trying to lick up to those terrorists. Why are they visiting there?
It is interesting that the American Consul-General in Jerusalem, Daniel Rubinstein, is Jewish.
That is an interesting departure from historical norms as all previous Consuls-General have been Gentiles. Also – as we all know – the Jerusalem Consulate-General is politically focused on Yehuda, Shomron and Gaza.