We are a free people. We've had democratic elections.

There is no winner and loser here. The elections are just the first step on the way to building a Palestinian political system.

We call on you to understand the priorities of our Palestinian people at this stage and continue the spiritual and financial support in order to push the region towards stability rather than pressure and tension.

This is a victory of the Palestinian people who voted against the occupation (by Israel in the West Bank), who voted for resistance, who voted for a new political system based on political partnership.

Today three-quarters of the Palestinian people are displaced: there are 5 million Palestinian refugees throughout the world.

The liberals and free people of the world will not like to see the Palestinian people living under siege. We have received indications from the international community that they will not stop their aid.