AS SEEN ON EARTH: Photos of Lions, Fireworks, and More

AS SEEN ON EARTH: Photos of Lions, Fireworks, and More
AS SEEN ON EARTH: Photos of Lions, Fireworks, and More
AS SEEN ON EARTH: Photos of Lions, Fireworks, and More
AS SEEN ON EARTH: Photos of Lions, Fireworks, and More
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Hebron, West Bank, March 10, 2009--Holding a balloon, a young Jewish settler watches a Purim parade in the disputed territory of the West Bank.

The Purim holiday commemorates the escape of Jews from persecution in ancient Persia and is celebrated with costumes, charity, and noisemakers.

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