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Khaled Mashal

Palestinian politician · Jordan · On the map · Politicians · Born 1956 · age 70

Khaled Mashal is a Palestinian politician who served as the second chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau from 1996 until May 2017, when he was succeeded by Ismail Haniyeh.

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2015“I don't believe that he's a terrorist. He's strongly in favor of the peace process.”In their words5 May 2015Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. President

2007“As a Palestinian today I speak of a Palestinian and Arab demand for a state on 1967 borders.”In their words11 January 2007Cited in Hamas softens Israel stance in calls for Palestinian state at Independent.co.uk, 11 January 2007: Mashal on Israel recent work in

“Israel is there, it is part of the United Nations and we do not deny its existence.”In their words10 January 2007Cited in Hamas leader acknowledges 'reality' of Israel at Theguardian.com, 10 January, 2007: Hamas accepts the existence of the state of

2006“Before Israel dies, it must be humiliated and degraded. Allah willing, before they die, they will experience humiliation and degradation every day.”In their words3 February 2006The address was delivered following the Friday sermon at the mosque and was aired on Al-Jazeera TV on 3 February 2006. Transcript

“I say to America, Europe, and the West: It is in your interests to change your relations and policies regarding the Arab and Islamic nation and the Palestinian cause.”In their words3 February 2006The address was delivered following the Friday sermon at the mosque and was aired on Al-Jazeera TV on 3 February 2006. Transcript

2005“Who can tell, my brothers and sisters, when we will celebrate on this podium, the liberation of the West Bank?”In their wordsCited in Hamas Leaders Speaking at Damascus Rally: We Shall Regain Safed, Beit Shean, Tiberias, Ashkelon, and Lod at memritv.org (30

1956Born28 May 1956

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  1. Palestine is ours from the river to the sea and from the south to the north. There will be no concession on an inch of the land.

    2012 · 2012, Own words

  2. Tomorrow, our nation will sit on the throne of the world. This is not a figment of the imagination, but a fact. Tomorrow we will lead the world, Allah willing.

    3 February 2006 · The address was delivered following the Friday sermon at the mosque and was aired on Al-Jazeera TV on 3 February 2006. Transcript, Own words

  3. Israel will be defeated and will be of no use to you. The Arabs will be victorious. The Muslims will be victorious. Palestine will be victorious.

    3 February 2006 · The address was delivered following the Friday sermon at the mosque and was aired on Al-Jazeera TV on 3 February 2006. Transcript, Own words

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He has been the acting leader of Hamas twice, from July 2024 until August 2024 and since October 2024, after both leaders were assassinated by Israel. He is regarded as one of the most prominent leaders of Hamas since the death of Ahmed Yassin, alongside Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar.

Country
Jordan
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1956 · age 70

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