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“When I said a few weeks ago that our people would eat cooking oil and olives if necessary, I didn't mean that there really would be only oil and olives. What I meant was that our people have the necessary patience to endure the current difficult situation. Palestinians would rather do without certain food items than their national rights.”

Quote by Ismail Haniyeh

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Ismail Haniyeh is a significant figure in the Palestinian political sphere, having served as the Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority. Born on January 29, 1963, Haniyeh has been a central figure in the struggle for Palestinian independence and statehood. more

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