This operation led to regrettable clashes and we hope it will not continue so that we may control the situation. |
This was a terrorist operation which I condemn. |
Those who perpetrated such acts intend to sabotage what we are doing and prejudice us, |
Today we have before us an opportunity to re-launch the peace process. |
unilateral response to Israeli operations. |
We agreed a cool-down with Palestinian factions to give negotiation a chance and one of the results is that the Gaza Strip is going to be emptied of settlers and soldiers. |
We are going to work with the Egyptians to plug the breaches in the barrier along the border ... within two or three days, and to return order in this sector, |
We are on the verge of reaching an agreement on this issue. |
We are ready to negotiate with the Israelis if they want on the basis of international legitimacy. |
We call on the Israeli government to stop these measures which are only intended to isolate the Palestinian Authority. |
We condemn this. Israel left the Gaza Strip and has no right to return under any pretext such as the firing of missiles, which I also condemn strongly. |
We could reach a point where I cannot perform my duty. Then I will not continue sitting in this place, against and in spite of my convictions. |
We discussed the serious security situation between us and Israel, |
We have before us an opportunity to relaunch the peace process, an opportunity provided in the aftermath of the disengagement in the Gaza Strip and parts of the northern West Bank , |
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. |