Mahmud Abbas

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.

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.

The question is to know whether Israel wants peace or not, and if it is ready to respect its international read more

The question is to know whether Israel wants peace or not, and if it is ready to respect its international engagements, notably the roadmap.

There is an idea which we will present to the Israeli side. We hope to reach an acceptable solution for read more

There is an idea which we will present to the Israeli side. We hope to reach an acceptable solution for us and them.

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,