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Despite protests, US-led Bahrain peace initiative takes center stage

"Palestine is not for sale!" protesters chant as they filled the streets of major cities. "From Bahrain to Saudi Arabia we are not tempted by your millions!" Israeli and Palestinian officials not invited but business leaders from both sides, as well as ministers from Arab states, to hold meetings at event.

by  Associated Press and Israel Hayom Staff
Published on  06-25-2019 17:35
Last modified: 06-30-2019 12:25
AP/Majdi Mohammed

A Palestinian man burns a photo of US President Donald Trump and King Hamad al-Khalifa of Bahrain during a protest against the American-led Mideast peace conference | Photo: AP/Majdi Mohammed

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Palestinians burned effigies of President Trump and marched a donkey pasted over with images of Gulf royals in the West Bank on Tuesday, as the US prepared to open its conference in Bahrain, which will focus on the economic portion of the White House's long-awaited plan for Mideast peace.

At this week's conference, the Trump administration hopes to draw pledges from business leaders and wealthy Gulf states to fund its economic plan, which calls for $50 million of investment and infrastructure projects in the West Bank, Gaza and neighboring Arab countries with large populations of Palestinian refugees.

"Palestine is not for sale!" protesters chanted as they filled the streets of major West Bank cities. "From Bahrain to Saudi Arabia we are not tempted by your millions!"

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Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Jordan and various Gulf states have sent finance officials to the workshop. The White House says it did not invite Israeli representatives, so as to keep the event "apolitical."

The Palestinian Authority, for its part, has rejected the plan and wants nothing to do with the conference, arguing that an economic proposal cannot preempt a political resolution that addresses its long-standing demand for statehood. The PA has boycotted the Trump administration since December 2017, when it recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Thousands across the West Bank held up signs saying "Down with the Bahrain conference!" and "Do not sell the Palestinian cause and erase our identity."

Scattered clashes erupted as demonstrators hurled stones at Israeli soldiers. In the northern city of Nablus, protesters hanged an effigy of President Trump from a column. In Bethlehem, the protesters' donkey took center stage, its backside covered with the crossed-out faces of Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who are viewed as supporting the White House's efforts.

Multiple Palestinian factions have called for continued mass rallies across the West Bank and Gaza Strip to coincide with the conference, which is set to begin Tuesday night.

In Gaza, stores and public institutions shuttered Tuesday in observance of a general strike.

"We don't need money. We are not hungry for bread. We are hungry for dignity," said Gaza physician Said Jadba. "When we get (our dignity) we will be among the richest countries."

"They are selling the remainder of the Palestinian cause," said Gaza City resident Abu Atef Ellaw. "This will never pass."

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