Ghazi Hamad Quotations

The position of the (Interior Ministry) general inspector was not created by the government, it had been there before the new government was formed.

We appreciate the Iranian backing, in particular in these difficult conditions for our people, who are undergoing a suffocating blockade.

We feel that some countries and organizations try to bypass the government.

We reject the use of force or weapons against citizens or on the street.

We want resistance to be arranged and organized.

We have repeatedly made it clear that the Israeli occupation was the reason for tension and continuing circle of confrontation.

The prime minister said that dialogue was still open, even for the creation of a national unity cabinet.

If the international organization controlled the process of transferring money, then our economy will comply with their policies, and this would be a serious matter.

We (the government) will send a letter to the Quartet, which would convene soon, asking for their interference to try to stop building the wall, and we have earlier sent a similar letter to the UN secretary-general. We need an international pressure on Israel to force it to change its positions.

I think there is definitely a possibility for a coalition. I prefer to be in the government. ... The first focus is on internal issues. People are suffering from an absence of law.

Rockets are one of the resistance tools. Our people have the right to resist the occupation. The occupation is the problem and as long as the problem exists our people have the right to resist.

We need more talks to settle differences in the political agenda.

The arrest of a cabinet minister proves the falseness of Israel's arguments that it seeks peace.

We were hoping that the Europeans would denounce Israeli atrocities against our people. Unfortunately, they have linked aid to the needy and refugees to political considerations.

We are not against expanding the government and we are not against forming a national coalition.

The decision of the Interior Minister conformed with the law ... which gives the minister the authority to take the necessary decisions to guarantee security. The aim of the decision was to support and strengthen the efforts of the police, and not to replace the police.

We want to avoid major suffering of our people. We want to find a solution.

We will not reject any assistance from any country - Iran or any other. Our delegation was in Teheran today and will be in Moscow tomorrow. We will try to look for political and financial support. It's our duty to pay salaries to our people. The world must understand that we are under occupation.

We expect from President Abbas to protect his government and not to make such declarations.

We want a government that is for the Palestinian people, and if we can't do that, then there are many options -- one of which is a government of technocrats.

The occupation is continuing the escalation to undermine the work of the new government.

The new force respects the law (and) the national interest.

Any attempt to reduce the authorities of the government will harm its performance and its ability to carry out its duties.

The continued (Israeli) occupation is the reason behind the tensions and the never-ending cycle of violence.

The Iranian decision came in this sensitive time to break the unfair siege imposed on the Palestinian people and their government.

The goal of the Palestinian cabinet is to form a national coalition cabinet to serve the interests of the Palestinian people.

All of the Palestinians are standing together. The government has repeatedly affirmed that we are not going to compromise.