"The skirmishes in the occupied land are part of the war of destiny. The outcome of hundreds of years of war will be defined in Palestinian land"
- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
About this Quote
This quote by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad talks to the continuous dispute in between Israel and Palestine. The "skirmishes in the occupied land" refer to the continuous violence between the two sides, which has actually been going on for centuries. Ahmadinejad is suggesting that the result of this long-standing conflict will be determined in Palestinian land. This suggests that the Palestinians will ultimately be triumphant in the war of destiny, and that the land will be returned to them. This quote is a call to action for Palestinians to continue to defend their rights and to reclaim their land. It is also a pointer that the battle for justice and liberty is continuous, and that the Palestinians should stay steadfast in their pursuit of justice.
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