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The Arab League reiterates support for Palestinian plan to end occupation

CAIRO, Oct 1 (KUNA) -- The Arab League on Wednesday reiterated its support for the submitted Palestinian plan to the UN to end the Israeli occupation in accordance with legitimate international resolutions, the peace process and the Arab Peace Initiative.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is to head to the UN Security Council (UNSC) within the next few weeks, Ambassador Mohammad Sabeeh, League's Assistant Secretary General for Palestinian and Arab Occupied Land Affairs said.
"The Palestinian draft plan is still subject to amendments and revisions," Sabeeh noted, expressing hope that a positive stance by the US is to materialize in this regard, "and not a double-standards one through using the veto, especially since President Abbas has met all US requirements.
"President Abbas only works through the Arab Peace Initiative as he is committed to it," he said, pointing out to Arabs' determination to establish a Palestinian state and put an end to the Israeli occupation. (end) mfm.aff.ma