Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Palestine belongs to the Arabs in the same sense that England belongs to the English or France to the French. It is wrong and in-human to impose the Jews on the Arabs.

Palestine belongs to the Arabs in the same sense that Englan

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This quote emphasizes the notion that Palestine should be recognized as the rightful home of the Arab people, akin to how different nations belong to their respective citizens. It suggests that forcing Jews to settle in Palestine at the expense of the Arab population is a moral wrong and goes against the principles of humanity. By highlighting the importance of respecting the ownership and sovereignty of different nations, the quote criticizes the imposition of one group over another.

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