The political leader of Hamas has said Palestinians will begin a third intifada - or uprising - if a political route to a Palestinian state within 1967 borders is not found within six months.

“If our demands are not met, the Palestinian people will close all political files and launch a third intifada,” Khaled Meshaal said in Cairo on Saturday.

“We give the international community six months for real political horizons. There is a historic opportunity for a Palestinian state within 1967 borders.”

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