This initiative, which must lead to a full Israeli withdrawal and complete end of occupation in Gaza, can be a step towards achieving the two-state vision and could restart progress on the road map,

The withdrawal has created a new legal reality in Gaza. The dismantling of the Israeli military government brings to an end Israeli authority over the area and transfers its responsibility to the Palestinians.

The movement declares an end to its operations from the Gaza Strip against the Israeli occupation, which came . . . in response to the assaults by the enemy,

I have always believed that on important issues, the leaders must lead. Where the leaders fail to lead, and people are really concerned about it, the people will take the lead and make the leaders follow.

Perhaps after 40 years of occupation we ought to come up with an initiative.

The occupation of the Gaza Strip was an historic mistake,