Hanan Ashrawi Quotes


You can't simply redefine Jerusalem. The Palestinian claim is based on legality, on the international recognition that the situation created by the war in '67 is not valid. - Hanan Ashrawi



We're here because we want to go to the Orient House. We're here because this is our city. It's an occupied city, I know. They have arms, they have weapons, they have police, they have mortar guns, but it is Palestinian and it is under occupation. - Hanan Ashrawi



We're here because this is our city. It's an occupied city, I know. They have arms, they have weapons, they have police, they have mortar guns, but it is Palestinian and it is under occupation. - Hanan Ashrawi



We want it to be a mandate that will put an end to any small group or minority trying to hijack Palestinian decision-making. - Hanan Ashrawi



We need to stop Sharon. His lethal policies are drawing blood on both sides. That's why we need a serious intervention -- international troops. And we need to end the occupation if there is to be security for both people. - Hanan Ashrawi