rtokens: Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza observed a strike on Thursday to protest against the Israeli move .
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tokens: Palestinian President Yasser Arafat described this week the decision to expand settlements in the West Bank as a declaration of war .
ltokens: " When this government insists on stabbing the peace process and tearing it apart , this means that it is preparing for war , " the radio said .