Few See New Palestinian Intifada in Jerusalem Unrest
By JODI RUDOREN
While tensions and violence appear to be rising, most commentators say the conditions are different from those of the previous Palestinian uprisings.
While tensions and violence appear to be rising, most commentators say the conditions are different from those of the previous Palestinian uprisings.
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