"Our political document shows that we are prepared in the context of a national consensus to accept a state on the lines of the 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the capital and fulfilling the right of return for refugees. That does not mean that this document recognizes the legitimacy of the Israeli occupation. Nor does it mean that we will cede any part of the Palestinian territories."

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Khaled Mashal

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Khaled Mashal is a prominent Palestinian political leader known for his role in Hamas and advocacy for Palestinian rights and resistance.

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