Member of the Fatah movement’s Central Committee Hani Al-Hassan said that the Palestinian delegation to the Arab summit due to be held on Saturday in Tunis will comprise of representatives of the Islamic Jihad (Holy War) and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). Al-Hassan stated that the Palestinian delegation to the Arab Summit is headed by chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) political bureau Farouq Qadoumi.
Al-Hassan added that Hamas and the Islamic Jihad as well as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine PFLP movements will also be part of the delegation. "The delegation will call on the Arab summit to send a presidential delegation to US President George W. Bush in order to present the Palestinian demands," Al-Hassan said. He noted that Palestinians do not seek resolutions from the Arab summit but will seek financial support, adding that any resolutions issued will not be applied by the Arab countries. Al-Hassan also hailed the European Union’s position regarding the Palestinian issue, saying "the EU presented 3 million US dollars but we still haven’t received this amount." He stressed "the EU presents financial support according to our needs and requirements." |