Famous quote by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

"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"

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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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This quote is written / told by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad somewhere between October 28, 1956 and today. He/she was a famous Statesman from Iran. The author also have 27 other quotes.
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