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Why Palestinians prefer Clinton over Trump

As Trump and Clinton move closer to winning their parties' nominations, Palestinians seem to favor Clinton, although they don't have high hopes that any president would resolve their conflict with Israel.
US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event in Carroll, Iowa January 30, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Bourg - RTX24QAR

Competition is growing between Democrats and Republicans in the US presidential race, as Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump prepare for the presidential race culminating next November.

The Palestinian cause and ties with Israel have come up for both candidates in their campaigns. In a statement Feb. 21, Clinton said, “I … believe the Palestinians deserve to have a state of their own.” She reaffirmed her endorsement of a two-state solution and said that she supports Israel.

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