05.10.2011 07.Tischrei. 5772
Diplomatie:
Palestinian protesters accost U.S. diplomats during West Bank visit
Following Congress cut of PA aid funds, Palestinian protesters urge boycott of U.S. products, saying Washington 'cannot blackmail us with your money.'
A small crowd of Palestinian protesters accosted an American diplomatic delegation visiting the West Bank Tuesday, blocking a convoy of vehicles, chanting "shame on you" and hurling a shoe, a deeply insulting gesture in Arab culture.
The Americans, including employees of the consulate in Jerusalem, were on their way to a U.S. reception in town of Ramallah meant to reaffirm cultural and educational ties with the Palestinians….