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I prefer being penetrated by iron to seeing Palestine is loose.

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Theodor Herzl, the journalist and founder of modern political Zionism, expresses his unwavering commitment and dedication to the idea of establishing a Jewish state in Palestine. The quote, 'I prefer being penetrated by iron to seeing Palestine is loose,' highlights Herzl's resolute conviction and suggests his willingness to endure any hardship or struggle in order to see his vision come to fruition.
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Journalist, Austrian
Theodor Herzl was an Austrian journalist and the father of modern political Zionism.
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