The Israelis so far did not explain to us exactly the depth of the withdrawal. Whether it is total - comprehensive - or not. Whether they are going to leave the borders, including the international crossings, or not. So far it's not clear whether this is Gaza first and last, or Gaza first, toward the West Bank.

It's unfair to compare any other Palestinian to Yasir Arafat.

There will be a handshake at some point, and that's about it.

There will be no (Israeli) control on those crossing nor will there be any military presence on the border other than Egyptian-Palestinian.

The terminal will open on Friday and Saturday to students and Palestinian nationals so they can leave or return to the Gaza Strip while waiting for the problem to be sorted.

(Israelis) have been arguing with us for four months over the security of the settlers. Now it is clear who is in danger.

Israel must know that if it continues with this state terrorism it will lead to more violence in the region.

We are going to demolish all of them.

We cannot be expected to put a security officer on every Palestinian living under our control. We cannot be expected to read the minds of every individual.

This shows how serious the Israelis are about security,