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In West Bank, Modest Expectations from Palestinian Statehood Bid
(Washington Post) Joel Greenberg - After a decline in foreign donations, mainly from Arab countries, the chief worry these days for many Palestinians in the West Bank is not international recognition, but making ends meet. Weary after two uprisings and years of failed negotiations, Palestinians are taking a sober view of the bid for statehood recognition at the UN. While the UN initiative has broad public support, it does not appear to be generating the kind of energy that would fuel sustained protests against Israel. "People here have been through many social, economic and political crises, and they want things to improve, not to go back 10 years," said Muhanad Khalili, a shop manager.