“We are continuing to reap the disastrous ramifications of Sharon's Gaza withdrawal. All the bad guys are converging in Gaza, where they now have a safe haven, and they are poised to attack us.”
Uzi Landau
“This initiative, which must lead to a full Israeli withdrawal and complete end of occupation in Gaza, can be a step towards achieving the two-state vision and could restart progress on the road map,”
Kofi Annan
“We do not consider the withdrawal complete if one Israeli soldier remains in Gaza, especially with regard to the border crossings. Israel is suggesting moving the goods crossing to another position. We do not consider the withdrawal complete if this happens,”
Nafez Azzam
“The withdrawal from Gaza should be seen as a first step, because we also have to deal with the issue of the West Bank.”
“This withdrawal from Gaza should be a real, comprehensive one, from the air, sea and our borders. This is our position and on this we agree with Egypt and the Palestinian Authority .”
Ismail Hanieh
“We do not consider the withdrawal complete if one Israeli soldier remains in Gaza, especially with regard to the border crossings. Israel is suggesting moving the goods crossing to another position. We do not consider the withdrawal complete if this happens.”
“Withdrawing from Gaza offers real political opportunities for peace,”
Yossi Beilin
