**FILE** Muslim women attend a mass prayer at the Dome of Rock compound during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the month of fasting, in which participating Muslims do not eat or drink anything from dawn until sunset. Fasting is meant to teach the person patience, sacrifice and humility. It is a time to fast for the sake of God, and to offer more prayer than usual. During Ramadan, Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and help in refraining from everyday evils, and try to purify themselves through self-restraint and good deeds. January 26, 1996. Photo by Nati Shohat Flash90

**FILE** A young arab boy stands in between two Israeli border police men patroling the streets of East Jerusalem. January 26, 1996. Photo by Nati Shohat Flash90

**FILE** An elderly Palestinian man wearing a kafiya walks through a door entrance which has been spray painted with the Jewish symbol; the Star of David. January 26, 1996. Photo by Nati Shohat Flash90