Arab League calls for activating economic boycott of Israeli goods

CAIRO, Aug 18 (KUNA) -- The Arab League stressed Tuesday the necessity of activating the economic boycotting of Israeli goods in support of the steadfastness of Palestinian people in the face of the Israeli violations in Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The boycott is a political message that shows the rejection of violations of the international law, the United National Charter and the international resolutions, Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League for Palestine and Occupied Arab Territories Affairs Mohammad Subeih said.
Subieih made the statement during the 89th meeting of the communication officers of the regional offices for boycotting Israel.
The meeting is held amid difficult circumstances at the Arab and international levels, he said, adding that this requires concerted efforts to boost the steadfastness of Palestinians in the face of the violations of the Israeli occupation forces.
Boycotting the Israeli goods is growing across the globe, he added, stressing that the need to buy Arab goods as a base to build economy of the Arab nation. He called for promoting communications among the Arab countries pertaining to boycotting Israel until it stops the exercises of extremism, expressing his appreciation to the European boycott of the Israeli goods.
Representatives from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Iraq, Lebanon, Sudan, Morocco, Palestine, Oman, Yemen and others are participating in the meeting. (end) mfm.asm.aa.hm