Mahmoud Abbas Quotes (193 Quotes)

I can certainly put myself in Israel's shoes. They are humans just like we are. They want peace and security inside their borders.

Jerusalem should be and will be at the forefront of any agreement. Jerusalem is the No. 1 issue for the Arabs and the Muslims,

The lands belong to the entire Palestinian nation and must be utilized in a way that would serve its interests,

The Israelis say 'OK, we'll impose a unilateral solution' - which means that they will postpone, delay the struggle and they will not solve the problem.

The center will facilitate the media in all they need. ... A group of Cabinet ministers and officials will be ready at all times to answer your questions,

Unfortunately, the pressures have begun and the support and the aid started to decrease ... therefore, we are currently in a real financial crisis.

We always have hoped that American diplomacy deploys itself in dialogue and persuasion rather than by ultimatums. That is the path we want in international relations.

Up until now we haven't asked anyone to form a government. But we've negotiated with some of the factions and, of course, we will ask the party that has received the most votes to do so.

According to the agreement, the truce is continuing and it's not linked to a time ... and everyone knows that,

destructive policy toward the truce and the peace process.

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.

I think they are now responsible, and in order to assume responsibilities, their policies have to be compatible with international polices.

That made sense, but maybe in hindsight it doesn't look so clever.

The chaos and security lapses create fertile ground for our enemies to hold back our people as they struggle for freedom and independence.

We are in real financial crisis. We hope we can overcome it month by month.

We cannot build a viable state with a country that is disintegrating into small pieces.

I do not deny that there is a problem within the authority, between the government and the presidency, between the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization, ... This problem needs to be fundamentally corrected.

We will not allow the state of lawlessness, the disorder of weapons, taking law into one's hands, kidnapping and attacks on government institutions and state land to continue, ... No one is above the law.

While we are happy the Israelis have left Gaza ... we really have no hope for the future here in the West Bank,

It is necessary for everyone to be committed to a calm agreement.

It is an important day in our people's history in Gaza Strip and northern West Bank, where all settlements will be removed out of our lands forever,

We're back to square one. Now we need time to regain calm. Our people need a quiet life and to make a living.

We live off hope. And we hope that a Palestinian state can be achieved next year, God willing. What is important is to have the state.

For its part, Israel should freeze all settlement activity in the West Bank.

The strip is one large prison, and the army's departure does not change this situation,

We have an opportunity and it would be irresponsible if we, the Israelis, or the world allow it to slip away,

A few days ago Israeli civilians were victims of a suicide mission. We condemn this action and repeat that the extremist forces are still intent to destroy any efforts toward peace. They reject the path of democracy which the Palestinians are adamant to follow,

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.

Hailing the days of Israeli pullout as historic days of joy ... we want on this occasion to pay homage to our martyrs, to our prisoners, to our wounded and all those among our people who have made sacrifices.

Peace and security cannot be guaranteed by the construction of walls, by the erection of checkpoints and the confiscation of land, but rather by the recognition of rights.

I call everybody to work to get out of the spiral of action and reaction and let's learn from our past experiences, ... serious attempt to bring life back to the political track and move away from assassination and destruction.

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.

If I feel that I can't fulfill this program ... then the seat is not my ultimate ambition.

could widen the cycle of violence, chaos, extremism and bloodshed.

She asserted to him that U. S. administration will continue supporting the elected president and his policies.

In a visit to a Gaza City school at the start of the new school year Saturday, Abbas said the withdrawal will improve daily life. God willing, the people will live in peace and security, ... The Israeli attacks will end, and then people will enjoy freedom of movement.

We have lost a very important religious figure who dedicated his life to peace and justice for all.

From here, our people begin the march toward establishing an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital,

After we finish with Gaza, there are lots of issue that need to be resolved in the West Bank, mainly settlements, separation wall, borders, Jerusalem, refugees and prisoners in Israeli jails.

He said the United States recently sent a general to the region to help the Palestinians have an effective security force ... is desirous of developing a state that would live side by side with Israel in peace.

This is a terrorist operation in all the meanings of the word, ... If we want to characterize such operations, we would say that they are obstacles to every effort.

We cannot afford to lose more time, for lots of precious time was wasted.

These issues are certainly harming the peace, and anyone who continues with it of course doesn't want peace.

for the sake of peace and the future of both peoples and the region.

We want to assert our right over (east) Jerusalem through the elections because it is part of the (future) Palestinian state.

We believe that in this interim period it is very important to fund the Palestinian Authority. And we've been very clear that we intend to continue our humanitarian assistance in any case.

The Palestinian suffering needs solutions, it does not need violence.

freeing prisoners, lifting the siege on Palestinian Authority leader Yasser Arafat, Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian areas and easing up freedom of movement to Palestinians.

We look with great worry on what might happen if (Sharon) is impaired.

and a dangerous obstacle to the achievement of an independent, sovereign state we seek.