We have done everything to restore calm and avoid a battle between (Palestinian) groups. We will not allow this to degenerate into a civil war. |
We have embarked on a new era, and we need the international community's help so that we can return to the negotiations on a final peace agreement with Israel. |
We have to understand that we must not give Israel the excuse to hit back. |
We must quickly resolve all outstanding major issues, including the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, the airport and the seaport, as well as the establishment of a direct link between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, ... Without this, Gaza will remain a huge prison. |
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 salute them for their support for the creation of an independent Palestinian state. |
We say to the Israeli government that we are a peaceful nation but we want our rights. |
We will no longer tolerate from this day the security anarchy, the armed chaos and the kidnappings, |
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. |
What is important for us is to have free movement for our people and for our goods. |
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. |
When I receive in a short time a larger number of officers, I will increase the number of opening hours, |
when the occasion presents itself. |
working to promote a culture of peace and to reject violence and eliminate its causes. |
Yet this climate of peace needs the help of the US and the international community: For without sustained pressure on the Israeli government to sit down and negotiate, Israel will only bolster those within Palestinian society who do not share the majority's desire for peace. |