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“The international community has been extracting concessions from the weaker side suffering under the occupation. For decades, this strategy has done absolutely nothing for the Palestinians. Now they are demanding that Hamas go the same route. We will not accept that. Extracting concessions is not the key to achieving peace. Pressure must be exerted on the occupier.”

Quote by Khaled Mashal

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Khaled Mashal, born on May 28, 1956, is a Palestinian political leader. He became the spiritual leader of Hamas (Islamic Resistance Movement) in 1994 and has played a significant role in the political landscape of Palestine. more

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