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“The cartoonist’s task is not so much to be balanced as to give balance, particularly in situations of disproportionate power relationships such as we see in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”

Quote by Michael Leunig

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Michael Leunig, born on June 2, 1945, is an Australian cartoonist renowned for his unique humorous style and profound insights into social phenomena. more

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