Hamas Calls Arab and Islamic Countries to Stand by Intifada [Archives:2000/45/Front Page]

Relations between HAMAS and Jordanian authority were not in good terms and the Jordanian government should listen to Jordanian peoples voice in support of Intifada, said Khaled Mashaal, chairman of the political office of Islamic Movement (HAMAS) in a press conference held last Saturday in Sanaa. Khaled Mashaal urged Arab countries to meet in Doha on November 12 to break off ties with Israel, especially Egypt and Jordan.
In response to the Yemen Times question on reimprisoning Hamas members who have been once freed by the Palestinian state he said that about 34 followers of Hamas were reimprisoned. However, he said that the movement would never confront with the Palestinian government indicating that the main enemies were the Zionists.
Mr. Mashaal hailed the Syrian stance against the Israeli attempts to weaken it and hoped that the Palestinian state would adopt such a stance. Citing Egyptians as an example, he said that the Arab people did not abide by decisions of their leaders. Egyptians reject the Camp David even after 20 years since it was signed, he said. He said that Hamas would always work on the continuation of Intifada and supporting families of patriots and injured people. He added that Intifada was costly and it needed support from all Arab and Islamic countries.
Mr. Mashaal Arrived in Yemen last Monday, as part of an Arab and Islamic countries tour to gear up support for Intifada. He has met with President Saleh, PM Dr. Al-Iryani, speaker Sheikh Al-Ahmar and other officials.

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