Hanan Ashrawi

It's not just a question of numbers. There will be more women (in parliament) who are conscious of women's rights read more

It's not just a question of numbers. There will be more women (in parliament) who are conscious of women's rights ... There will also be women who are not committed to equality.

We know what they say, they want all of Palestine (including Israel) and say that negotiations did not work. They read more

We know what they say, they want all of Palestine (including Israel) and say that negotiations did not work. They talk about wanting reform. That doesn't mean they will do it.

Beyond the emotionalism and the obvious sense of relief on all sides, I think that there is a recognition that read more

Beyond the emotionalism and the obvious sense of relief on all sides, I think that there is a recognition that reality may intrude, that perhaps the steps ahead and the days ahead are going to be much more difficult than one expects.

Sharon was a strong and charismatic leader who steered the politics toward the right and extremism.

Sharon was a strong and charismatic leader who steered the politics toward the right and extremism.

We're here because we want to go to the Orient House. We're here because this is our city. It's an read more

We're here because we want to go to the Orient House. We're here because this is our city. It's an occupied city, I know. They have arms, they have weapons, they have police, they have mortar guns, but it is Palestinian and it is under occupation.