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 have agreed with Prime Minister Sharon to cease all violence against the Israelis and against the Palestinians, wherever they are,
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We hope that we can reach a satisfactory solution for us, because it's important to have full freedom for people to come in and out, ... 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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I am always optimistic, because at the end we will ultimately reach agreement. But I reaffirm we will not accept a partial agreement,
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only with an international agreement because we want to do the right thing at the right time, to behave as a state in a responsible way.
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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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There are lands in eastern and northern Gaza still under occupation, ... There are differences and agreements over borders.
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We all agree that Jerusalem should be included in the elections. If it is not included, all the factions agree there should be no elections.
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We are embarking on a new era, and we call on the international community to help us return to the negotiating table with the Israelis, to conclude a peace agreement and implement it.
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It was a good meeting, ... We discussed the (Gaza) agreement reached yesterday. We discussed the continuation of such meetings.
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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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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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According to the agreement, the truce is continuing and it's not linked to a time ... and everyone knows that,
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It is necessary for everyone to be committed to a calm agreement.
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I am optimistic and I expect that we will reach an overall agreement with everybody for a complete cease-fire in all the territories,