Saeb Erekat
Saeb Erekat
Saeb Muhammad Salih Erekatwas the Palestinian chief of the PLO Steering and Monitoring Committee until 12 February 2011. He negotiated the Oslo Accords with Israel and remained chief negotiator from 1995 until May 2003, when he resigned in protest from the Palestinian government. He later reconciled with the party and was reappointed to the post in September 2003...
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth28 April 1955
agreement conclude decision hope last night ourselves peace state strategic year
We hope that we can conclude an agreement this year and with that we can have our own state by agreement, ... The decision last night was to recommit ourselves to peace as a strategic option.
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international protection for the Palestinians is something that must be taken seriously by the United States and the international community.
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With this (Israeli) government, we do not have trust or confidence. Ross is simply helping make the process survive.
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Refugees, Jerusalem, borders, Jewish settlements and water are issues reserved to the final-status talks between the two sides and nothing should pre-empt or pre-judge the outcome of the final status talks before they begin.
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President Abbas has reiterated that cutting off fund for infrastructure or the annual budget will spell a humanitarian disaster that affects all people.
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start thinking in the mentality of a partner.
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We need the help of the Europeans to train us, to provide us with the technology needed, with the equipment with the machines, and they're going to be our partners in this,
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The amendments mean pursuing Jewish settlements and not resuming the negotiations from the point where they left off.
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I would not advise raising any expectations. Today's meeting demonstrated that there is a gap that exists between the two sides.
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I think we have a major problem in the lack of credibility of the peace process and the trust between the two sides.
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I think we have 3,000 more obstacles to peace and we will have, if this program is carried out, 3,000 reasons to undermine President Bush's efforts for a two-state solution.
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We invite Mr. Sharon to resume final-status talks so we can reach the end game.
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We had in-depth discussions and very serious talks on all issues. There were no results. The differences and obstacles are still there.
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We had in-depth and serious discussions. There was nothing new today and the gaps remain where they are. We agreed to meet tomorrow.