A+ A-

Arab League warns Israel against expansion of aggression to West Bank, Jerusalem

CAIRO, Oct 11 (KUNA) -- The Arab League warned Saturday against the expansion of Israeli aggression on Palestinian to West Bank, after repeated attacks by settlers and Israeli troops on Palestinian people and properties in the West Bank, particularly in Jerusalem.
In a press statement, Assistant Secretary General for Palestine and Occupied Arab Territories Ambassador Mohammad Subeih underlined that no peace agreement could be reached without the establishment of a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.
He also warned Israel against turning the political conflict into a religious one.
Subeih asked Israeli government to commit itself to the provision of the past agreement signed with Palestinian authority especially regarding the respect of religious and historical sites in Jerusalem. (end) mfm.aff.ibi