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One Palestinian spoke for others, saying:
From 1979 - 2011, US administrations used their veto 43 times. They did so "in support of Israel and against Palestinian rights.""They grant military aid to Israel of over $3 billion annually." Doing so subverts "any positive contribution to achieve justice and rights for the Palestinian people."
Other protests took place across the West Bank and Gaza. They told Obama he's not wanted.
Mustafa Barghouti is a prominent Palestinian activist. "We are here to send a message to President Obama," he said. "Our struggle, our nonviolent peaceful resistance will continue until we are free."A banner read "Palestinian blood is on your hands, Obama." Another said "Obama, the Hitler of the 21st century."
Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) leader, Kayed Al-Ghoul, said all Palestinian factions believe Obama's arrival only serves Israel.
"At this time, the visit aims to support the newly formed Israeli government and put pressure on the Palestinian leadership to return to bilateral talks that have proven to be a failure."
Obama's visit is business as usual. He's a warrior president. He brings no peace to Palestine. He failed to do so in four years.
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