The Israelis and some Westerners are trying to delete Arafat from our memory, but he will remain alive in our hearts.

We're here waiting, either to sign, or to leave if the Israelis leave.

To punish villages by cutting budgets if they are led by Islamic leaders, especially if those villages are led by Islamic Movement activists, is fascist.

The security issues were settled between American and Palestinian officials.

A milestone in the building of a Palestinian state.

This is a conscious declaration of war against the Palestinians in East Jerusalem and the Palestinians in general, ... It is total defiance of the spirit of the signed (peace) agreement. What more can be expected of the Palestinians?

[Palestinian officials said implementation of a cease-fire would take time.] It is a gradual process that will take some days, ... I hope the government of Israel will give this ... declaration of Chairman Arafat a chance to carry on and succeed.

The Police Investigations department's credibility has been damaged in recent years and has received a further blow with the publication of the probe's conclusions that determined that the killing of 13 civilians is not a crime.

It will be a dangerous step. Very unjustified. I am appealing to Mr. Netanyahu to remain here to continue discussions and to sign a treaty as soon as possible.