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The woman who prompted a nationwide movement in Israel by single mothers protesting welfare cuts is going home. Vicky Knafo, who set up a protest camp outside government offices in Jerusalem after walking 125 miles from Mitzpe Ramon to the capital in July, will return home to run for political office.

September 24, 2003
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The woman who prompted a nationwide movement in Israel by single mothers protesting welfare cuts is going home. Vicky Knafo, who set up a protest camp outside government offices in Jerusalem after walking 125 miles from Mitzpe Ramon to the capital in July, will return home to run for political office.

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