Arab League sees Israeli measures as declaring war
The Arab League yesterday considered Israel’s crackdown in Palestinian self-rule areas after the two death attacks in Jerusalem, as a declaration of war. "The league’s council strongly condemns the Israeli measures... and considers them a declaration of war against the Palestinian people and its political leadership," it stated.
"The league’s council confirms that this explosive situation and the acts of stopping the peace process due to Israel’s practices are not adhering to signed agreements... the council totally rejects Israeli allegations holding the Palestinian Authority responsible for the violence."
Dr. Esmat Abdel Maguid, AL Secretary-general, said he would send messages to the United Nations, European Union, Organization of African Unity and other international bodies urging action to lift Israel’s blockade of Palestinian areas.
