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RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) A crowd of Palestinians has accosted an American diplomatic delegation visiting the West Bank.
Associated Press reporters saw about 30 protesters blocking the convoy of vehicles, chanting "shame on you" and hurling shoes a deeply insulting gesture in Arab culture.
Tuesday's incident comes amid tensions in American-Palestinian ties. The U.S. has vowed to block the Palestinians' request for recognition of an independent state at the United Nations. It also hinted it may cut aid if Palestinians proceed with their plans.
Palestinians accost US delegation in West Bank - Yahoo! News
Associated Press reporters saw about 30 protesters blocking the convoy of vehicles, chanting "shame on you" and hurling shoes a deeply insulting gesture in Arab culture.
Tuesday's incident comes amid tensions in American-Palestinian ties. The U.S. has vowed to block the Palestinians' request for recognition of an independent state at the United Nations. It also hinted it may cut aid if Palestinians proceed with their plans.
Palestinians accost US delegation in West Bank - Yahoo! News