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 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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This operation led to regrettable clashes and we hope it will not continue so that we may control the situation.
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This government will continue until the end of the election period,
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The most important message is our readiness, our full readiness to work for the internal security, ... We have deployed forces and we have taken a final decision on uniting the security apparatus, and we will continue applying this decision.
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She asserted to him that U.S. administration will continue supporting the elected president and his policies.
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If Mr. Sharon is facing internal problems, then I say he cannot solve one problem by creating another, ... It was the correct decision to withdraw from Gaza, and this is a good thing, and he now must continue with the peace process.
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These issues are certainly harming the peace, and anyone who continues with it of course doesn't want peace.
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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,