Mahmud Abbas

We have closed all the holes and gaps. The situation on the border is now stable. The mess that we read more

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.

Much work still needs to be done but nothing can take away from this victory, ... day of joy.

Much work still needs to be done but nothing can take away from this victory, ... day of joy.

I am afraid the Israeli project aims to make Gaza a Palestinian state...

I am afraid the Israeli project aims to make Gaza a Palestinian state...

We will no longer tolerate from this day the security anarchy, the armed chaos and the kidnappings,

We will no longer tolerate from this day the security anarchy, the armed chaos and the kidnappings,

Yet this climate of peace needs the help of the US and the international community: For without sustained pressure on read more

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.