"Before Israel dies, it must be humiliated and degraded. Allah willing, before they die, they will experience humiliation and degradation every day."
"There will be no recognition of Israel and there will be no security for the occupation and colonization forces. Resistance will remain our strategic option."
Source: Address at the Al-Murabit Mosque in Damascus, Al-Jazeera TV, February 3, 2006.
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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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