Although sections of Rawabi are still under construction, the first residents of first planned Palestinian city have been moving in since January, in spite of important agreements that need to be settled with Israel.
By The Associated Press
After years of setbacks, Palestinians are proudly starting to move into Rawabi, their first planned city being built in the West Bank — a move that isn’t just about real estate but also a symbol of their quest for statehood.
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Rawabi family leaves their new apartment building – Photo: AP
Though Rawabi is still unfinished, its glistening high-rises and shopping centers bring a rare sense of pride and excitement to the territory at a time of growing malaise over a standstill in Mideast peace efforts. Continue Reading »
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