Understanding the Gaza Protests
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It\'s been a tumultuous week in Israel and Palestine. On the same day that the United States formally opened its embassy in Jerusalem, dozens of Palestinians were shot to death by Israeli soldiers along the border between Gaza and Israel.\\xa0
That incident along the border fence was part of a broader Palestinian protest movement that has gained steam in recent months.\\xa0
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The movement is known as the Great Return March. In it, Gazan protesters approach and seek to breach the border fence that separates Gaza from Israel --\\xa0 ostensibly to return to lands that were expropriated by Israel during the country\'s founding as a jewish state. Clashes have ensued, including the shooting deaths of Palestinians by Israeli soldiers.\\xa0
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On the line with me to help put this latest protest movement in context is Yousef Munuyyer. Yousef brings a unique perspective to this issue. He is the executive director of the US Campaign Palestinian rights. He is also and Israeli citizen, and American citizen and a Palestinian.\\xa0
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Yousef\\xa0 explains why this protest movement is unique and resonates deeply beyond Gaza.\\xa0 We also discuss the complex issue of the the "Right to Return" before turning to a conversation about how the Israel-Palestine issue is interpreted through domestic American politics.
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This conversation is a helpful explanation of what these Gaza protests are all about--and how they may evolve.\\xa0
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