Palestinian protesters throw stones towards Israeli soldiers during clashes in the West Bank city of Hebron, Feb. 24, 2010. Palestinians in Hebron continued to protest Wednesday against Israel's decision to recognize a disputable West Bank shrine as one of its national heritage sites. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned Tuesday that the region could plunge into a "religious war" over the decision. [Xinhua]

An Israeli soldier fires tear gas at Palestinian protesters during clashes in the West Bank city of Hebron, Feb. 24, 2010. Palestinians in Hebron continued to protest Wednesday against Israel's decision to recognize a disputable West Bank shrine as one of its national heritage sites. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned Tuesday that the region could plunge into a "religious war" over the decision. [Xinhua]