Fatah calls general strike in support of Jerusalem

08/10/2009

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Ramallah - Ma'an - Fatah's top leadership called for a general strike throughout the nation on Friday in protest against "fierce and planned Israeli attacks" on Jerusalem holy sites.
The decision follows a week of high tension in Jerusalem after Israeli settlers backed by police were seen entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque, setting off demonstrations.

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