By Wikipedia DESPITE THE STALLED peace process, Ahmed Qurei (known by his nom de guerre, Abu Ala) still believes in a twostate solution. There’s no choice, he…
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al-Eizariya or al-Izzariya, sometimes referred to by its medieval name of Bethany, is a city in the West Bank. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, it is the second largest Palestinian city in the Jerusalem Governorate (not including disputed East Jerusalem), with a population of 17,606 inhabitants. Located on the southeastern slope of the Mount of Olives, less than 2 miles (3 km) from Jerusalem, the city is commonly identified as the site of the biblical village of Bethany. The name al-Eizariya refers to the New Testament figure Lazarus of Bethany, who according to the Gospel of John, was raised from the dead by Jesus. The purported site of the miracle, the Tomb of Lazarus, in the city is a traditional pilgrimage site. The sisters of Lazarus, Mary and Martha, are also well-known biblical figures.
