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Thousands protest over Gaza outside White House, Obama hotel

 

Published 1/10/2009 by rsinderbrand at CNN Political Ticker

Protestors gathered near the White House Saturday. WASHINGTON (CNN) — Thousands of pro-Palestinian activists rallied outside the temporary residence of President-elect Barack Obama Saturday, and called on the incoming leader to stop the violence in Gaza. About 3,000 people carrying signs and chanting "Free Palestine" flooded Lafayette Park, which is sandwiched between the White House and [...] (link)

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