Mahmoud Abbas
Mahmoud Abbas
Mahmoud Abbas, also known by the kunya Abu Mazen, is the President of the State of Palestine and Palestinian National Authority. He has been the Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organizationsince 11 November 2004 and has been Palestinian president since 15 January 2005. Abbas is a member of the Fatah party...
NationalityPalestinian
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth26 March 1935
CitySafed, Israel
CountryPalestine, State of
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We are so happy with this election festival.
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We believe maximum effort must be exerted by both sides to maintain the truce because it's in everybody's interest,
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We condemn this action and repeat that the extremist forces are still intent to destroy any efforts toward peace.
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We condemn such actions and demand the Israelis stop these acts especially given the fact that all the factions here have recommitted to calm and to ending displays of weaponry in the streets,
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We are coming into a new phase. In this phase, we are calling for the international community to help us return to the negotiating table with the Israelis, conclude the peace process and implement it.
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We should let them go peacefully in order not to give them any reason to delay the evacuation.
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The parliamentary election will take place in all of the homeland districts on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006,
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We know there are some groups that want to harm us.
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We have an opportunity and it would be irresponsible if we, the Israelis, or the world allow it to slip away,
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We are watching with great worry at what might happen if he is harmed.
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This subject is under serious discussion, but there is no agreement at this time ... We hope that we can reach solutions for all the crossings very soon.
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Today we are getting part of the payoff of your sacrifice, by seeing the last settlers leaving Gaza. The credit for the evacuation is for you and for the martyrs who sacrificed themselves and gave their lives for the homeland.
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Today we are getting part of the payoff, of your sacrifice, by seeing the last settlers leaving Gaza. The credit for the evacuation is for you and for the martyrs who sacrificed themselves and gave their lives for the homeland.
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Voting is the right of every citizen. It's a national obligation because the results of the election should reflect a truthful expression of all Palestinians.