Which Palestinian poet drafted the text of the 1988 Palestinian declaration of independence?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Mahmoud Darwish
- Step 1: The declaration was read in Algiers on 15 November 1988. Step 2. Darwish is widely credited with drafting it. Answer: Mahmoud Darwish. Why not the others: the others are poets but are not credited with the draft.
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