"Palestinians Will Reject Any Agreement that Does Not Make Jerusalem the Palestinian Capital"

[Maan News-PA] Palestinian leaders will not sign a peace agreement with Israel that does not guarantee the status of East Jerusalem as the capital of a Palestinian state, said Palestinian chief negotiator Ahmad Qurei on Tuesday. Qurei also said that excavations under the Al-Aqsa Mosque and in the area of the Mughrabi Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem have sparked concern that the iconic mosque is under threat.


2008-09-03 01:00:00

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