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Fateh Revolutionary Council's Closing Statement
RAMALLAH, Palestine, February 29, 2004 (IPC + WAFA)-- After holding meetings for three consecutive days, the Revolutionary Council of the Palestinian Liberation Movement (Fateh) concluded its 23rd session in the Presidential premises in Ramallah City, and issued a closing statement addressing the main aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The statement asserted that peace and security would not be achieved in the region unless the Israeli occupation and settlements be vanquished from the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as the removal of the Apartheid Wall, leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with holy Jerusalem as its capital.
The Revolutionary Council called the Israeli government to agree to a full and reciprocal ceasefire, in which Israel ends its invasions, extrajudicial executions, siege and use of internationally-prohibited weapons, and withdraw all its forces to their positions prior to September 28, 2000, as prelude to their final withdrawal of all the Palestinian territories they occupied in 1967. The Council also called the Quartet Committee to quickly intervene and ensure the implementation of the international-sponsored "Road Map" peace plan.
Addressing the issue of attacks against civilians, Fateh movement declared categorical objections to all military actions against civilians, whether Israelis or Palestinians, and that the Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people and their cities, towns, villages, refugee camps and holy shrines for the past forty months was the main reason for the security deterioration in the Palestinian territories. (Emphasis added)
"The Revolutionary Council is calling for a ceasefire and extending the hand for peace to the Israeli people and the Israeli government. The serious and volatile situation on the ground calls for an immediate heeding of this call to reach a ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations according to the signed treaties, namely the "Road Map" peace plan," excerpts from the statement read.
As for the internal affairs of the movement, the Revolutionary Council decided to form a preparatory committee to prepare for the movement's sixth general conference within a year of the formation of this committee.
The Council's statement demanded that the issue of the Palestinian refugees be solved according to the United Nations resolution 194 and the Arab peace initiative, and the issue of the Palestinian prisoners be dealt with immediately as a central issue on the Palestinian agenda. The Council commended all the Palestinian prisoners inside the Israeli jails and concentration camps, especially Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) members Marwan Al Barghouti and Hossam Khader.
The statement further declared that the Revolutionary Council of Fateh has reached the following outcomes and decided the following:
1- On the National Aspect:
The Fateh movement asserted the Palestinian people's right to practicing democracy through general elections (presidential, parliamentary and municipal). Fateh, through the statement, called the international community to exert pressure on the Israeli government to withdraw its forces from the Palestinian territories, and create the proper atmosphere for Palestinian elections, monitored by the relevant international bodies that would ensure the fairness and integrity of these elections.
2- On the Political Aspect:
The Council reaffirmed its commitment to the choice of peace between the two peoples, with negotiations and the "Road Map" plan being the means to realize such a peace. The Council remained committed to the international efforts aiming to reach a ceasefire and put proper mechanisms to the implementation of the "Road Map".
3- On the Financial Aspect:
The Revolutionary Council expressed gratitude to all the friendly and donor countries, for their contributions and continuous support to the Palestinian people, its institutions and economy. The Council welcomed all ideas and suggestions that would help ensure the transparency of the financial operations, and give the donors the guarantees they wanted.
4- On the Security Aspect:
The Council stressed on its adherence to the Arab and international initiatives to reach a ceasefire, as well as the security plan approved by the national security council in cooperation with the fellow Arab states, especially Egypt and Jordan. The Council also commended the efforts of the Quartet Committee in resuming its work and ensuring the swift arrival of international observers for the implementation of the "Road Map" peace plan.
"The Fateh movement refuses the so-called unilateral Israeli moves, which do not aim to reinstate peace and security, but to lay a foundation for the occupation and the annexation of more Palestinian lands through its Apartheid Wall and colonial expansion."
5- Supporting the Palestinian National Authority:
The Fateh movement confirmed its strong support of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) and the Palestinian government, which stems of its commitment to the decisions of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the political programs prepared by the government to enhance the national steadfastness and provide all kinds of support to the Palestinian people.
In conclusion, the Fateh movement asserted its adherence to the superiority of law and providing all the necessary requirements to nurture the civil society and support the Palestinian legal and judicial, as well as putting efforts to complete the Palestinian bill of laws through the Palestinian Legislative Council.
There is always one more imbecile than you counted on.
Hypocrisy is the homage paid by vice to virtue.
Don't assume malice for what stupidity can explain.
RAMALLAH, Palestine, February 29, 2004 (IPC + WAFA)-- After holding meetings for three consecutive days, the Revolutionary Council of the Palestinian Liberation Movement (Fateh) concluded its 23rd session in the Presidential premises in Ramallah City, and issued a closing statement addressing the main aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The statement asserted that peace and security would not be achieved in the region unless the Israeli occupation and settlements be vanquished from the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as the removal of the Apartheid Wall, leading to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with holy Jerusalem as its capital.
The Revolutionary Council called the Israeli government to agree to a full and reciprocal ceasefire, in which Israel ends its invasions, extrajudicial executions, siege and use of internationally-prohibited weapons, and withdraw all its forces to their positions prior to September 28, 2000, as prelude to their final withdrawal of all the Palestinian territories they occupied in 1967. The Council also called the Quartet Committee to quickly intervene and ensure the implementation of the international-sponsored "Road Map" peace plan.
Addressing the issue of attacks against civilians, Fateh movement declared categorical objections to all military actions against civilians, whether Israelis or Palestinians, and that the Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people and their cities, towns, villages, refugee camps and holy shrines for the past forty months was the main reason for the security deterioration in the Palestinian territories. (Emphasis added)
"The Revolutionary Council is calling for a ceasefire and extending the hand for peace to the Israeli people and the Israeli government. The serious and volatile situation on the ground calls for an immediate heeding of this call to reach a ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations according to the signed treaties, namely the "Road Map" peace plan," excerpts from the statement read.
As for the internal affairs of the movement, the Revolutionary Council decided to form a preparatory committee to prepare for the movement's sixth general conference within a year of the formation of this committee.
The Council's statement demanded that the issue of the Palestinian refugees be solved according to the United Nations resolution 194 and the Arab peace initiative, and the issue of the Palestinian prisoners be dealt with immediately as a central issue on the Palestinian agenda. The Council commended all the Palestinian prisoners inside the Israeli jails and concentration camps, especially Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) members Marwan Al Barghouti and Hossam Khader.
The statement further declared that the Revolutionary Council of Fateh has reached the following outcomes and decided the following:
1- On the National Aspect:
The Fateh movement asserted the Palestinian people's right to practicing democracy through general elections (presidential, parliamentary and municipal). Fateh, through the statement, called the international community to exert pressure on the Israeli government to withdraw its forces from the Palestinian territories, and create the proper atmosphere for Palestinian elections, monitored by the relevant international bodies that would ensure the fairness and integrity of these elections.
2- On the Political Aspect:
The Council reaffirmed its commitment to the choice of peace between the two peoples, with negotiations and the "Road Map" plan being the means to realize such a peace. The Council remained committed to the international efforts aiming to reach a ceasefire and put proper mechanisms to the implementation of the "Road Map".
3- On the Financial Aspect:
The Revolutionary Council expressed gratitude to all the friendly and donor countries, for their contributions and continuous support to the Palestinian people, its institutions and economy. The Council welcomed all ideas and suggestions that would help ensure the transparency of the financial operations, and give the donors the guarantees they wanted.
4- On the Security Aspect:
The Council stressed on its adherence to the Arab and international initiatives to reach a ceasefire, as well as the security plan approved by the national security council in cooperation with the fellow Arab states, especially Egypt and Jordan. The Council also commended the efforts of the Quartet Committee in resuming its work and ensuring the swift arrival of international observers for the implementation of the "Road Map" peace plan.
"The Fateh movement refuses the so-called unilateral Israeli moves, which do not aim to reinstate peace and security, but to lay a foundation for the occupation and the annexation of more Palestinian lands through its Apartheid Wall and colonial expansion."
5- Supporting the Palestinian National Authority:
The Fateh movement confirmed its strong support of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) and the Palestinian government, which stems of its commitment to the decisions of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the political programs prepared by the government to enhance the national steadfastness and provide all kinds of support to the Palestinian people.
In conclusion, the Fateh movement asserted its adherence to the superiority of law and providing all the necessary requirements to nurture the civil society and support the Palestinian legal and judicial, as well as putting efforts to complete the Palestinian bill of laws through the Palestinian Legislative Council.
There is always one more imbecile than you counted on.
Hypocrisy is the homage paid by vice to virtue.
Don't assume malice for what stupidity can explain.