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“We are pushing towards the dream of having our independent state with Jerusalem as its capital. If there is a real project that aims to resolve the Palestinian cause on establishing a Palestinian state on 1967 borders, under full Palestinian sovereignty, we will support it.”

Quote by Ismail Haniyeh

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Ismail Haniyeh
Ismail Haniyeh

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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