Mahmud Abbas
Mahmud 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...
alone believe both conflict left occupier resolve sides
I believe that to resolve the conflict, both sides should not be left alone with this imbalance of occupier and occupied.
free movement people
What is important for us is to have free movement for our people and for our goods.
again operating start
But I want it to start operating again quickly. It should not become a playground.
discuss issues possible quickly resume sure
As to the contacts, we are sure they will resume as quickly as possible because we have many issues to discuss with the Israelis,
agreement insist matter order pass resume travellers
There is still no agreement. We insist that travellers be able to pass through the terminal, and we will resume discussions on this matter once order is reestablished in the sector,
needs work
Much work still needs to be done but nothing can take away from this victory, ... day of joy.
completed elections far gone hope
So far the elections have gone calmly and smoothly, and I hope that they will be completed without incident.
otherwise
My convictions are important, as well as the work. If I can do something then I will continue, otherwise I won't.
foundation friday laid late november president stone
President Mahmud Abbas on Friday November 11, 2005 laid the foundation stone of the mausoleum of the late president Yasser Arafat,
balance beneficial dialogue favour five force repeat
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,
free land nearly people
after nearly 40 years of occupation, still do not live as free people in their own land.
decisive freedom great historic road step
This great day will be of historic significance, a decisive step on the road to freedom and independence.
border closed days few holes last mess situation
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.
aftermath bank gaza northern opportunity parts peace provided strip west
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 ,