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“I'm not sure that I recovered, but I also know that I cannot afford going back yet. I see how much the kids are happier, I guess, here and I think that they might have a better future not hiding.”

Quote by Sayed Kashua

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Sayed Kashua is an Israeli Arab author known for his humorous and satirical writing. His works often focus on the Israeli Arab community in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, exploring cultural differences and identity. Born in 1975, Kashua grew up in Israel and the West Bank. more

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