Palestinians hopeful yet reluctant after Biden’s victory
09 November 2020 |
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Palestinians call on US President-elect Joe Biden to "correct" the "unjust policy" towards Palestinians but feel "afraid" he will be the same as "traitor" outgoing president Donald Trump.
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