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Source: http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/08/01/general-ml-israel-palestinians_8595066.html
Palestinians Call for Mass Marches on Sept. 20
(AP-Forbes) Mohammed Daraghmeh - Palestinian officials said Monday they plan to begin mass marches against Israel's occupation of the West Bank on Sept. 20, the eve of a largely symbolic UN vote to recognize their independence. The U.S. opposes the Palestinian initiative and has signaled it will use its veto power to defeat the measure in the Security Council.