“This oppressive decision will only tighten the stifling embargo imposed on 1.5 million people

“This oppressive decision will only tighten the stifling embargo imposed on 1.5 million people in the Gaza Strip, increase their suffering and deepen their tragedy.”

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

On Israel’s threat to cut back vital supplies of fuel and electricity to the Gaza Strip.

“The hand of terror will not win and will not succeed in subduing us and silencing us. The Lebanese will not retreat and will have a new president elected by lawmakers, no matter how big the conspiracy was.”

Prime Minister Fuad Saniora

Of Lebanon, pledging that Lebanon would press ahead to pick a president despite the car bombing assassination of an anti-Syrian lawmaker.