Stephane Hessel (Stéphane Frédéric Hessel) Quotes
From 1967, all the Israeli governments continued making two big mistakes: occupation and settlement in the territories.
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Flattery won’t hurt you if you don’t swallow it.
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From 1967, all the Israeli governments continued making two big mistakes: occupation and settlement in the territories.
