A message from Sharon to prince Hassan

Israeli infrastructure minister Ariel Sharon on Thursday sent a communique to Jordan's Crown Prince Hassan. Israeli radio reported that in his message Sharon stressed the deep relations linking him to the Jordanian officials, especially with Prince Hassan.

Sharon claimed reports that he threatened to kill the chairman of the political bureau of Hamas, Khaled Mishal, were distorted.

Sharon reiterated the relations linking him to the Jordanian leadership noting the confidence he exchanged with Prince Hassan, adding that he is responsible for developing and implementing several joint projects between Israel and Jordan.