Arab, Jewish women protest occupation

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JERUSALEM (AFP) — Hundreds of Jewish and Arab women staged a protest in Jerusalem on Friday against Israeli occupation of Palestinian land, witnesses said.

Protestors from Women in Black demonstrated near the home of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to mark the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the pacifist group.

Women from east Jerusalem joined the group of black-clad demonstrators, who carried signs that read: "Down with occupation." A chorus sang in the background.

Women in Black were set up after the outbreak of the first Palestinian uprising against the Israeli occupation in December 1987.

Since then they have been staging weekly demonstrations on Fridays across Israel.

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