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Leila Khaled Biography

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Leila Khaled, born on April 9, 1944, is a controversial political figure known for her involvement in several hijackings. She has become a symbol of the Palestinian liberation struggle.

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“Like Mahmoud Abbas. He is not gaining anything. He puts conditions and Israel ignores them. Israel doesn’t give him any hint that they will accept a single one of his conditions. Let me tell you. Arafat went to Oslo and signed [the agreement]. What did Israel do? They confined him in Muqata in one room and killed him.”

Giving Rooms Accepting Conditions Let Me Israel Agreement Confined Hints Abba Arafat Oslo

Author:Leila Khaled

“I have a cause higher and nobler than my own, a cause to which all private interests and concerns must be subordinated.”

Causes Interest My Own Higher Concern

Author:Leila Khaled

“Who planted terrorism in our area? Some came and took our land, forced us to leave, forced us to live in camps. I think this is terrorism. Using means to resist this terrorism and stop its effects - this is called struggle.”

Thinking Mean Struggle Land Effects Areas Terrorism Camps Using Me

Author:Leila Khaled

“I have learned that a woman can be a fighter, a freedom fighter, a political activist, and that she can fall in love, and be loved, she can be married, have children, be a mother... Revolution must mean life also; every aspect of life.”

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Born: April 9, 1944
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Quotes: 4

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