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Saeb Erekat: “We call upon the Israeli government to reciprocate and to recognize the state of Palestine and to join in a meaningful…”

On the recordAugust 4, 2014
We call upon the Israeli government to reciprocate and to recognize the state of Palestine and to join in a meaningful peace process that will end this Israeli occupation.
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Saeb Erekat

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Erekat emphasizes the need for Israel to recognize Palestine and engage in peace negotiations to end the occupation.

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