In pictures: The ‘Palestinian Spring’

Photos for Palestine Spring gallery, part 1

A sign at a rally at Qalandia checkpoint on September 17 urging Palestinians not to negotiate while Israel continues to build settlements and the separation barrier.

Settlers from the illegal West Bank settlement of Itamar marching at a rally on September 20.

A Palestinian boy drumming at a rally in support of the PLO(***)s bid for full United Nations membership on September 21.

Several people handed out these flyers about Palestinian human rights during the September 21 rally.

This chair, set up in Ramallah(***)s Manara Square, is meant to symbolise Palestine(***)s desire for a seat at the United Nations.

A Palestinian woman waving a flag during the pro-statehood rally in Ramallah(***)s Arafat Square, September 21.

Tens of thousands gathered to hear speeches and music in Arafat Square in Ramallah on September 21.

Photos for Palestine Spring gallery, part 2

Shortly after the rally in Ramallah, a few dozen boys and young men started throwing stones at Qalandia checkpoint between Ramallah and Jerusalem.

The protest, like several others at Qalandia this month, was small, with a few dozen Palestinians and Israeli soldiers.

Another protest broke out at Qalandia checkpoint shortly after noon prayers on Friday, September 23.

Palestinians burned tires, threw rocks and used slingshots to launch glass bottles at the Israeli army checkpoint.

Several rock-throwing protesters also criticised Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, accusing him of collaborating with Israelis.

The Israeli army used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the protest; at least 35 people were injured, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent.

A blunt sign held by an onlooker during a live broadcast of Mahmoud Abbas(***) United Nations address in Ramallah(***)s Arafat Square.

Dozens of people waved portraits of the Palestinian president after his UN speech.

Photos for Palestine Spring gallery, part 3

Abbas returned to Ramallah on Sunday, receiving a rousing welcome from hundreds of people at the muqataa, the presidential compound.

This boy was one of the people gathered in Ramallah to wait for Abbas(***) return.

Abbas delivered a short speech to the crowd, urging non-violent protests to continue and proclaiming a "Palestinian spring."