US President George Bush Radio Address (Aug 27, 2005): During the past two weeks, Prime Minister Sharon and the Israeli people took a courageous and painful step by removing Israeli settlements in Gaza and parts of the northern West Bank. I congratulate the Prime Minister for his bold leadership.
Now that Israel has withdrawn, the way forward is clear. The Palestinians must show the world that they will fight terrorism and govern in a peaceful way. We will continue to help the Palestinians to prepare for self government and to defeat the terrorists who attack Israel and oppose the establishment of a peaceful Palestinian state.
We remain fully committed to defending the security and well-being of our friend and ally Israel. We demand an end to terrorism and violence in every form because we know that progress depends on ending terror. And we will continue working for the day when the map of the Middle East shows two democratic states - Israel and Palestine - living side by side in peace and security.
PM Sharon receives letters from UK PM Blair and Turkish PM Erdogan 16-Aug-2005
PM Sharon receives letters from Moroccan King Mohammed VI and South African President Mbeki 17-Aug-2005
PM Sharon speaks with Italian PM Berlusconi 17-Aug-2005
Statement by Spokesman to UN Secretary-General 18-Aug-2005
PM Sharon speaks with Turkish PM Erdogan 23-Aug-2005
Press statement on Israeli disengagement by UN Security Council President 24-Aug-2005
PM Sharon speaks with Norwegian PM Bondevik 25-Aug-2005
European Commission welcomes Israeli disengagement from Gaza 25-Aug-2005
PM Sharon speaks with UN Secy-Gen. Annan 29-Aug-2005
Statement by the Quartet 20-Sep-2005