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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lack of support for the government's policies; harsh and dangerous domestic incitement against the government and the obstruction of its functions, and unjustified accusations that the government and the prime minister had the motive of either having control over everything or nothing.
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We have agreed with Prime Minister Sharon to cease all violence against the Israelis and against the Palestinians, wherever they are,
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Any aggression against our foreign guests represents a challenge to the rule of law and we will not permit it.
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We could reach a point where I cannot perform my duty. Then I will not continue sitting in this place, against and in spite of my convictions.
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We have agreed with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to cease all acts of violence against the Israelis and against the Palestinians wherever they are. Tranquility and quiet that will be witnessed and in our land, starting today, is the beginning for a new era.
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it is against our interests and it only increases the violence in this region.
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We're back to square one. Now we need time to regain calm. Our people need a quiet life and to make a living.
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Until now, we haven't asked anyone to form the government. We are carrying on contacts with all factions, and of course we will ask the party that won the majority to form the government.
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This pullout is a result of our sacrifice, of our patience, the sacrifice of our people, the steadfastness, and the wise people of our nation,
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We are all in agreement that Jerusalem has to be included in the election. And if it is not included, all the factions agree that there will be no elections.
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Our capital will be Jerusalem, and our state will not contain settlements.
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I tell you, frankly, we have a historical opportunity that hinges on our good performance. Today there is no room for personal agendas,
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I think that we are able to put all these ideas together and finalize them soon,
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It is necessary to deal with the party who is responsible for the planning,