We don't deal with our people in this way; we will not fire anybody and we will not seek to harm anybody. Our example is always the Prophet Mohamed, who behaved charitably towards those who sought to hurt him.

We have told them that postponing the election will lead to a vacuum and to a dark future. Postponing the election is not the solution.

I think the court considered that the trial will attract foreign journalists, so it is better that the case be heard in a more presentable court. We might be branded a kangaroo court if the trial were held in a rundown court.

We're waiting for the big spark that will set people on fire.

We call on you to transfer all aid to the Palestinian treasury. We assure you that all the revenues will be spent on salaries, daily life and infrastructure.

The liberals and free people of the world will not like to see the Palestinian people living under siege. We have received indications from the international community that they will not stop their aid.