Palestinian World: September 2011

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 BY OCCUPIEDPALESTINE

Argentina

Pro-Palestinian activists march towards UN office in support of full UN membership for a Palestinian state in Buenos Aires

Pro-Palestinian activists march towards the United Nations (UN) office in support of full UN membership for a Palestinian state in Buenos Aires September 20, 2011. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian

Woman walks towards UN branch office during rally in support of full UN membership for Palestinian state in Buenos Aires

A woman walks towards the United Nations (UN) branch office during a rally in support of full UN membership for a Palestinian state in Buenos Aires September 20, 2011. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian

Pro-Palestinian activists march towards UN branch office in support of full UN membership for a Palestinian state in Buenos Aires

Pro-Palestinian activists march towards the United Nations (UN) branch office in support of full UN membership for a Palestinian state in Buenos Aires September 20, 2011. The signs read: "Palestinian sovereign state". REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian

Pro-Palestinian activists wearing keffiyehs, march towards UN branch office in support of full UN membership for a Palestinian state in Buenos Aires

Pro-Palestinian activists wearing keffiyehs, the traditional Arab headgear, march towards the United Nations (UN) branch office in support of full UN membership for a Palestinian state in Buenos Aires September 20, 2011. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian

Man holding Palestinian flag, walks towards UN office during rally in support of full UN membership for Palestinian state, in Buenos Aires

A man holding a Palestinian flag, walks towards the United Nations (UN) office during a rally in support of full UN membership for a Palestinian state, in Buenos Aires September 20, 2011. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian

Pro Palestinian protesters hold sticks during a rally supporting Palestine's statehood bid at the UN in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Monday he won't be deterred from seeking U.N. recognition of a state of Palestine, despite what he said was "tremendous pressure" to drop the request and instead resume peace talks with Israel. (AP Photo/Eduardo Di Baia)

A pro Palestinian protester looks on during a rally supporting Palestine's statehood bid at the UN in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Monday he won't be deterred from seeking U.N. recognition of a state of Palestine, despite what he said was "tremendous pressure" to drop the request and instead resume peace talks with Israel. (AP Photo/Eduardo Di Baia)

Germany

Palestinians rally for German support at UN General Assembly - Berlin

Woman gives a speech. -- Palestinians and Germans rallied in front of the Federal Foreign Office to demand the support of Foreign Minister Westerwelle in Palestine's acceptance as a free and independent state at the UN's General Assembly. Germany. 20th September 2011

People holding Palestinian flags. -- Palestinians and Germans rallied in front of the Federal Foreign Office to demand the support of Foreign Minister Westerwelle in Palestine's acceptance as a free and independent state at the UN's General Assembly. Germany. 20th September 2011

People holding Palestinian flags and banners. -- Palestinians and Germans rallied in front of the Federal Foreign Office to demand the support of Foreign Minister Westerwelle in Palestine's acceptance as a free and independent state at the UN's General Assembly. Germany. 20th September 2011

General Delegate Salah Abdel Shafi gives a speech. -- Palestinians and Germans rallied in front of the Federal Foreign Office to demand the support of Foreign Minister Westerwelle in Palestine's acceptance as a free and independent state at the UN's General Assembly. Germany. 20th September 2011

Man holds sign for Palestine as 194th member of UN. -- Palestinians and Germans rallied in front of the Federal Foreign Office to demand the support of Foreign Minister Westerwelle in Palestine's acceptance as a free and independent state at the UN's General Assembly. Germany. 20th September 2011

Men with picture of Yasser Arafat. -- Palestinians and Germans rallied in front of the Federal Foreign Office to demand the support of Foreign Minister Westerwelle in Palestine's acceptance as a free and independent state at the UN's General Assembly. Germany. 20th September 2011

People holding Palestinian flags and a banner demanding an end to the Israeli occupation. -- Palestinians and Germans rallied in front of the Federal Foreign Office to demand the support of Foreign Minister Westerwelle in Palestine's acceptance as a free and independent state at the UN's General Assembly. Germany. 20th September 2011

Girl holds Palestinian flag. -- Palestinians and Germans rallied in front of the Federal Foreign Office to demand the support of Foreign Minister Westerwelle in Palestine's acceptance as a free and independent state at the UN's General Assembly. Germany. 20th September 2011

Man with children and Palestinian flag. -- Palestinians and Germans rallied in front of the Federal Foreign Office to demand the support of Foreign Minister Westerwelle in Palestine's acceptance as a free and independent state at the UN's General Assembly. Germany. 20th September 2011

MP Wolfgang Gehrke (Linke/Left Party) gives a speech. -- Palestinians and Germans rallied in front of the Federal Foreign Office to demand the support of Foreign Minister Westerwelle in Palestine's acceptance as a free and independent state at the UN's General Assembly. Germany. 20th September 2011

New York

Anti-Zionist Orthodox Jews hold a Pro-Palestinian Rally in favor of granting Palestine United Nations membership on September 20, 2011 outside of the United Nations in New York. The UN is expected to vote on the issue September 23. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Indonesia

Indonesian students rally to support Palestinian independence by holding a demonstration at the American Consul General in Surabaya, Indonesia. 20th September 2011

Indonesian solidarity protest for Palestine

Indonesian students seen here during the solidarity protest for Palestine. -- A group of students held a protest in front of the Consulate General of the United States in Surabaya in solidarity with Palestinians and their forthcoming bid for statehood at the UN General Assembly. Indonesia. 20th September 2011

Indonesian students rally to support Palestinian independence by holding a demonstration at the American Consul General in Surabaya, Indonesia. 20th September 2011

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Arab-Israeli children wave the Palestinian flag during a rally in front of the American Embassy in Tel Aviv, on September 20, 2011, as Palestinians are preparing to submit a formal request to become the 194th member of the United Nations despite US and Israeli opposition, prompting support from groups. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI

An Arab Israeli woman holds a Palestinian flag during a demonstration supporting the Palestinian statehood bid in front of the US embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is pressing ahead Tuesday with his diplomatic campaign to gain full U.N. membership, brushing aside heated Israeli objections and a promised U.S. veto as the issue of Palestinian statehood takes center stage with world leaders gathering for the opening of the U.N. General Assembly session.(AP Photo/Dan Balilty)

An Arab-Israeli child waves the Palestinian flag during a rally in front of the American Embassy in Tel Aviv, on September 20, 2011, as Palestinians are preparing to submit a formal request to become the 194th member of the United Nations despite US and Israeli opposition. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI

Arab-Israelis wave the Palestinian flag during a rally in front of the American Embassy in Tel Aviv, on September 20, 2011, as Palestinians are preparing to submit a formal request to become the 194th member of the United Nations despite US and Israeli opposition. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI

An Arab-Israeli youth waves the Palestinian flag during a rally in front of the American Embassy in Tel Aviv, on September 20, 2011, as Palestinians are preparing to submit a formal request to become the 194th member of the United Nations despite US and Israeli opposition, prompting support from groups. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI

Arab-Israelis wave the Palestinian flag during a rally in front of the US embassy in Tel Aviv on September 20, 2011, as Palestinians are preparing to submit a formal request to become the 194th member of the United Nations despite US and Israeli opposition. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI