Life in the West Bank Settlements

In order to stake their claim to the land where they believe David and Abraham once walked, the settlers have girded themselves
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In order to stake their claim to the land where they believe David and Abraham once walked, the settlers have girded themselves against the enmity of the Arabs and the displeasure of the Obama administration, the G8 and the Quartet on the Middle East.

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