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

a milestone in the building of a Palestinian state.

The security issues were settled between American and Palestinian officials,

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.

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