 FROM DISPOSSESSION TO SELF-ASSERTION: the Palestinians take centre-place on the world stage. Clockwise from top left: David Ben Gurion announces the formation of the State of Israel in 1948; troops clash with civilians during the British Mandate; Palestinian refugee children line up for school (courtesy of UNRWA) ; Palestinian students at Bir Zeit University garnering attention to their cause parent page (22 - 28 September 2005, issue #761) |