Ziya al-Khalidi, Yusuf (1829-1906)
- Quotation from Yusuf Ziya al-Khalidi “I make no distinction between Jews, Christians and Muslims” — Mar. 1 1899
Mayor of Jerusalem, in the letter to Chief Rabbi of Paris Zadok Kahn. - Quotation from Yusuf Ziya al-Khalidi “In the name of God, let Palestine be left alone” — Mar. 1 1899
Mayor of Jerusalem, former Arab deputy in the Turkish parliament, after having taken note of the conclusions of the Basel congress, adjures Chief Rabbi of Paris Zadok Kahn in these terms.