When I am asked about Palestinian identity, one idea keeps coming to mind. I was told it would be translated into English as "steadfastness." I looked up what a steadfast person would be like and the dictionary says, "One marked by firm determination or resolution--not shakable--of firm convictions and strong resolve. A man of unbendable perseverance and unwavering loyalty."

Today, the ’Hope’, the new Free Gaza Boat will set sail again for its journey from Cyprus to Gaza, regardless of Israeli threats to forcibly stop the boat before it reaches Gaza. Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi MP, the General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, will once more participate as a crew member of the Boat that envisages to challenge the Israeli blockade on the Strip, to strengthen Palestinian unity and to present a geste of solidarity to the Palestinians living in Gaza.

Hundreds of demonstrators accompanied by a group of foreigners and led by Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi MP, Secretary General of the Palestinian National Initiative, and Walid Assaf MP, and Deputy Muhib Awad removed the eight roadblocks which have been in place for seven years preventing farmers from the Al Mazra'a village from reaching their lands and olive trees.

Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi MP, and a delegation of representatives of PNI, met with Amer Musa, the Secretary General of the Arab League today in Cairo to discuss the prospects and urgent need for the establishment of a National Unity Government in Palestine.

Mr. John Kjaer, the head of mission of the European Commission in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, visited injured Ahed Khawaya in hospital this morning. Mr. Khawaya, a member of the Palestinian National Initiative, and the EU Representative Jerome Bellion-Jourdan were attacked in Ni’lin last Tuesday.

Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi MP, the General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, will participate as a crew member of the ’SS Hope’, the new Free Gaza Boat that will sail to Gaza on Wednesday the 24th of September to challenge the Israeli blockade on the Strip.

Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi MP, the General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, strongly condemns the attack on Ahed Khawaja, a member of the Palestinian National Initiative, and the EU Representative Jerome Bellion-Jourdan in Ni‘lin this morning.

Oslo has entered its final, tragic-comic stage. The onus now is to ensure Olmert's planned dénouement does not become a reality.

Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi MP, the General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, today telephoned the people on board the Free Gaza ships to express his full support and solidarity.

Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi MP, the General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, expresses deep concerns regarding the new violent aggression perpetrated by the IOF on a Palestinian civilian this afternoon in the town of Ni’lin.