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Trip to Ramallah

On August 26, 2006 I traveled to the West Bank city of Ramallah to visit my friend Nada. Here are some pictures of my trip.

Date: 09/04/2006 Owner: Will Dempster Size: 6 items
Muq'ata view

Muq'ata view

A photo snapped outside the Muq'ata in Ramallah. The Muq'ata is the compound for the president of the Palestinian Authority. Much of it was destroyed during Operation Defensive Shield in 2002 when Israel reoccupied Palestinian population centers.

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Refugee camp

Refugee camp

A refugee camp, not sure which one, I walked through on my journey to the Qalandia checkpoint to enter Ramallah.

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Wall tower

Wall tower

A lookout tower on Israel's West Bank wall. Very imposing

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City center

City center

Central square in Ramallah, known for its array of lions.

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Palestinian police

Palestinian police

A Palestinian police officer patrolling the streets in the center of Ramallah armed with an assault weapon.

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Arafat tomb

Arafat tomb

Memorial commemorating the grave of Yassir Arafat in the Muq'ata. A larger mausoleum is under construction and will be open in November to commemorate the two-year anniversary of his death.

Date: 08/25/2006 Views: 264
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