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Palestinian students tour US, building solidarity with local movements

Posted on November 27, 2014 by alexrezashams

Originally published on Ma’an News Agency on November 27, 2014. BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — 10 Palestinian students returned to the West Bank this week from a tour of more than 40 colleges

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