The agreement must be under Egyptian-Palestinian control but the details of entering and leaving must be subject to an international agreement.

The election is a right and duty at the same time, and I hope that the results of this election will reflect honestly the Palestinian people’s opinions.

We need to look at the West Bank and end the occupation there,

We have closed all the holes and gaps. The situation on the border is now stable. The mess that we have had in the last few days is over.

All of us agree elections must be allowed in Jerusalem too. If elections are not allowed there, all the factions agree the elections must be cancelled.

deserve all of God’s wrath.

We have one law for everyone and no one is above the law. We are not going to tolerate chaos after today.

reassure the world and send out a message that we deserve our state.

It is very obvious that Israel has left the Gaza Strip, and has no right to come back and cannot carry out any measures under any excuses. I condemn those firing rockets and I ask...

We are watching with great worry at what might happen if he is harmed.

I pray to God to help us. The task is not easy, neither for us nor for the new government.

This was a terrorist operation which I condemn.

What is important for us is to have free movement for our people and for our goods.

We would continue our commitments, president and cabinet, to the manner of negotiations as a strategic and political reality, through which we would pick up the fruits of our struggle and our people’s sacrifice.

The center will facilitate the media in all they need. … A group of Cabinet ministers and officials will be ready at all times to answer your questions,

We always have hoped that American diplomacy deploys itself in dialogue and persuasion rather than by ultimatums. That is the path we want in international relations.

We differ on several issues. And this may include settlement, the release of prisoners, the wall closing institutions in Jerusalem.

We have an opportunity and it would be irresponsible if we, the Israelis, or the world allow it to slip away,

We want to be prepared for this mission,

after nearly 40 years of occupation, still do not live as free people in their own land.

My brothers, we are living these days in historical joy, a great joy, with the dismantling of settlements out of the Gaza Strip,

You may have not taken into consideration the issue of elections, or some of you may have believed that I am going to delay the elections.

Give me until the end of the year and I will be able to control the chaos in Gaza, … Now that the Israeli pullout is completed, we will be able to better deal with...

I have a moral and religious obligation. So I will get you a Palestinian state.’

Peace and security cannot be guaranteed by the construction of walls, by the erection of checkpoints and the confiscation of land, but rather by the recognition of rights.

I announce my strong condemnation of this horrible act, which does not serve the interest of the Palestinian people at all, … I have given my instructions to the security minister to launch an investigation.

crime against humanity and Arab security.

This is sabotage and aimed at sabotaging the elections, not only the elections, but also the security of Palestinians. The culprits must be punished.

one authority, one legitimate gun, one law.

It is time for our people to rejoice and to put an end to the tragedies, sadness and suffering.

What happens to Sharon affects Israel first of all and has repercussions for the region but will not lead to a delay in the Palestinian elections.

After we finish with Gaza, there are lots of issue that need to be resolved in the West Bank, mainly settlements, separation wall, borders, Jerusalem, refugees and prisoners in Israeli jails.

Now these mistakes have been corrected.

the determination of the Israelis to bring about a Palestinian civil war.

She asserted to him that U.S. administration will continue supporting the elected president and his policies.

and a dangerous obstacle to the achievement of an independent, sovereign state we seek.

It’s an important project to return the greenery to all the Palestinian territories which have been destroyed and bulldozed by Israel. We hope this to be the first of all of our reconstruction projects.

What is important is that we decided Saturday will be the last day for military displays in the Gaza Strip and to move on to rebuilding areas which were destroyed by Israel.

We reject these words and we do not accept what Sharon said yesterday. No one has any right to cancel issues from negotiations between us and them.

We want to do the right job at the right time because we want to act as a state, as a responsible authority. Therefore, we are following up on the subject seriously with our brothers...

We salute them for their support for the creation of an independent Palestinian state.

This attack was aimed at sabotaging the elections and the efforts that have been made by the Palestinian Authority [PA].

We are all in agreement that Jerusalem has to be included in the election. And if it is not included, all the factions agree that there will be no elections.

I hope that they will change their position in future. I try night and day to convince them to adopt my policies, which are moderate. If they do not, they will end up totally isolated,...

After five years of intifada, I repeat that the balance of force is not in our favour and that dialogue is more beneficial than violence,

The question is to know whether Israel wants peace or not, and if it is ready to respect its international engagements, notably the roadmap.

As we depend on the negotiation process as a political choice, we should continue to develop other forms of peaceful popular struggle.

The democratic process is taking place, and is in good shape. If this proves anything, it proves that the Palestinians are up to participating in a democracy.

We have accepted the principle of democracy and we are committed to respect the popular verdict and the result of that national consultation.

We have agreed with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to cease all acts of violence against the Israelis and against the Palestinians wherever they are. Tranquility and quiet that will be witnessed and in our land,...