Fatah council declares their refusal to recognize Israel
Once again, the PA/Fatah has demonstrated why they're no "partner":
The Fatah Revolutionary Council concluded its fifth convention in Ramallah over the weekend by declaring its refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.What interests do they have other than anti-semtism, Islamofascism, terrorism, and even Marxism/socialism? I don't see much other than that.
The council also urged the Palestinian Authority leadership to work toward foiling a new Israeli law requiring a referendum before any withdrawal from Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.
The Palestinians are opposed to any understandings between Israel and the US that could harm their interests, the council said.
“The council affirms its rejection of the so-called Jewish state or any other formula that could achieve this goal,” said a statement issued by the council. “The council also renews its refusal for the establishment of any racist state based on religion in accordance with international law and human rights conventions.”Just an admittance they don't like our founding religion, I guess.
The statement said that the Fatah council was categorically opposed to proposals for a land swap between Israel and the Palestinians under the pretext that “illegal settler gangs can’t be put on an equal footing with the owners of the lands and rights.”Actually, I'd say they're against Israel's right to defend against Iran's nuclear threat, or even to topple Ahmedinejad's dictatorship.
The Fatah leaders said they supported Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s policies, especially with regards to the peace process with Israel. “The council salutes President Mahmoud Abbas for adhering to the basic rights, first and foremost the right of return for Palestinian refugees,” the statement said. “Also, the council salutes President Abbas for standing up against pressure aimed at resuming the peace talks without achieving the demands of the Palestinians.”
The council dismissed plans to supply Israel with weapons in return for reviving the stalled peace talks. It added that the Palestinians would not accept any understandings between Israel and the US which could “harm Palestinian rights and prolong occupation.”
The reported US package of incentives to Israel does not serve the cause of peace, the Fatah council cautioned. “Such gifts to the occupier will only make the occupier more stubborn and radical.”We'd rather not have them here anyway. Their exploitation of the UN is abominable too.
Referring to the new Israeli measure regarding Jerusalem and the Golan Heights, the council said the law was in violation of international law and urged the PA leadership to make efforts through the UN and the Security Council to thwart it.
Abbas told the Fatah leaders during the three-day gathering that the Palestinians want a just and comprehensive peace, but would not compromise on their rights. He also ruled out the possibility of returning to the negotiating table without a full cessation of construction in settlements and east Jerusalem.
Labels: anti-semitism, islam, Israel, Jerusalem, terrorism
