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Word: qawasmeh (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1997-1997
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...Netanyahu, Palestinians called out for a return to the leader who famously warned the U.N. not to let the olive branch of peace fall from his hand. During a funeral procession for the 23-year-old victim shot earlier in the day, mourners shouted down Palestinian Transportation Minister Ali Qawasmeh with a reprise of Arafat's speech to the U.N. more than two decades ago: "Let the olive branch fall," they yelled, "and the gun rise...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Return to the Intefadeh? | 4/8/1997 | See Source »

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