SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, March 29 (KUNA) -- The Arab leaders ratified a number of resolutions to boost financial and political support to the Palestinian Authority (PA) to help it counter the Israeli practices.
In the final communique of the 26th Arab Summit, concluded here Sunday, the Arab Leaders approved USD 100 million of monthly financial aid to the PA.
They also recommended increasing the capital of the Al-Aqsa Fund and Jerusalem Fund by 50 percent, estimated at USD 500 million. They asked all Arab countries to fulfill their shares of the endorsed financial aid to the PA.
On the political level, the leaders called for Arab backing to the Palestinian Central Council's decision to reconsider all political, economic and security relations with the Israeli occupation to press Israel to put in place the previously signed agreements and relevant UN resolutions.
They criticized the Israeli practices that undermine the chances of a two-state solution. They urged the United States to take firm actions to force Israel to stop such behavior.
The Arab leaders called on the UN to shoulder its responsibility and take necessary measures against Israel over its crimes during the last offensive on Gaza Strip.
The leaders also welcomed the UN Human Rights Council to form an independent panel to investigate the Israeli violations during Gaza assault.
It condemned the Israeli illegal measures to change the Arab character and demography of the occupied the holy city of Jerusalem.
The leaders assigned Arab foreign ministers to continue contacts with the UN Security Council and the five permanent UNSC members to adopt a resolution based on the Arab Peace Initiative.
In this regard, they expressed admiration of the diplomatic efforts exerted by the Arab Peace Initiative Committee, which was chaired by Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, to rally international support for the Palestinian cause.
They welcomed the Palestinian Authority's decision to join the UN and international organizations and treaties. (end) kt.ibi