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“Resistance is a holy right for the Palestinian people to face the Israeli occupation. Nobody should forget that the Palestinian people negotiated for 10 years and accepted difficult and humiliating agreements, and in the end didn't get anything except authority over the people, and no authority over land, or sovereignty.”

Quote by Marwan Barghouti

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Marwan Barghouti
Marwan Barghouti

Marwan Barghouti is a Palestinian political figure born on June 6, 1959. He played a significant role in the Palestinian Liberation Movement, serving as one of the leaders of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). Known for his contributions to the Palestinian liberation cause, Barghouti has also been a controversial figure due to his involvement in conflicts with Israel. more

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