Palestinians Harass International Observers in Hebron

(Ha'aretz) Palestinians angry over the publication of cartoons of Mohammad have been harassing members of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron (TIPH) over the past few days. Danish TIPH members have left Hebron at the directive of their government, while Sweden has ordered its observers to reduce their operations. Several demonstrations were held opposite the TIPH office, where rocks and firebombs were thrown. Fatah members called on the international observers to leave Hebron.


2011-02-06 00:00:00

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