Ismail Haniyeh
Ismail Haniyeh
Ismail Abdel Salam Ahmed Haniyeh; born 29 January 1963) is a senior political leader of Hamas and formerly one of two disputed Prime Ministers of the Palestinian National Authority. Haniyeh became prime minister after Hamas won the Palestinian legislative elections of 2006. President Mahmoud Abbas dismissed Haniyeh from office on 14 June 2007 at the height of the Fatah–Hamas conflict, but Haniyeh did not acknowledge the decree and continued to exercise prime ministerial authority in the Gaza Strip...
NationalityPalestinian
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth29 January 1963
CountryPalestine, State of
Ismail Haniyeh quotes about
Such an important position requires consultations between leaders in the (Palestinian) territories, in prisons and in exile. Nothing official has been reached so far, and when a decision is made, it will be published.
This government will lead its people toward a dignified life.
The continued escalation aims to shed more Palestinian blood, confuse the situation and hamper ... the formation of the Palestinian government.
Our government is prepared for dialogue with the quartet to seek a way to end the state of conflict and establish calm in the region.
This is an elected government and it must be given all the authorities and they should not be touched.
Our people will not ... kneel before such Israeli measures.
I don't know why Abbas canceled the visit, but I hope he will arrive here soon.
There is no truth to baseless reports that President Abbas wants to take over the security institutions.
I pray to God to help me shoulder the responsibility and to serve the Palestinian cause until the return of the rights of the Palestinian people.
This government was elected in a free and honest election, and according to the democratic principles the American administration is calling for.
It will be based on it, but we are looking for the biggest points of agreement with our brothers in the (other) factions.
Whoever thinks economic pressure could push our government to succumb or that it could weaken the determination and the steadfastness of our proud people is mistaken.
We seek to assure investors on the Palestinian bourse that we regard it as one of the fundamental bases of the Palestinian national economy. We will afford all the guarantees necessary to protect their investment.
We call on you to transfer all aid to the Palestinian treasury.