"Until today, we still believe that statehood for Palestinians is the way forward, so we hope that this time around we will be able to achieve that, so that all people in the region can live in security and peace."

"The government (of the State of Palestine) began to exercise its roles in Gaza (Strip) from today. We return to Gaza again to end the division (between Fatah and Hamas) and achieve unity."

"Burying nuclear, chemical and solid Israeli waste poses danger to the environment and to people's health."

"It's the responsibility of men of religion to … present religion as a way of tolerance, not as a cover for bloodshed."

"Islam is a religion of peace and Hamas is ruining that image and causing chaos for all of Palestine and helping Israel to win."