Formal Request to Be Submitted By President Mahmoud Abbas
PALESTINE, NOV. 29, 2012 (Zenit.org).-
Archbishop Maroun Laham, Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan of the Latin
Patriarchate of Jerusalem, expressed the support of Palestinian
Christians of the request to recognize Palestine as a UN non-member
State Observer. The request will be formally submitted to the United
Nations by President Mahmoud Abbas tomorrow.
"The Churches of the
Holy Land in a unanimous manner support the step taken by the
Palestinian National Authority. The soul and the prayers of the
Christians of Holy Land ask that this step is accomplished," Archbishop
Laham said in an interview with Fides Agency.
The Palestinian prelate also stated that "every step towards the
recognition of a Palestinian state is a good thing. And despite all the
obstacles, it is undeniable that certain steps have been carried out
since the time when the Palestinians were only refugees without a
country. "
The recognition of Palestine as an Observer at the United Nations,
according to Archbishop Laham, would also allow reconciliation at an
internal level between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas.
"For example, Palestine may appeal to the International Tribunal in
The Hague, to denounce the attacks against human rights suffered by the
Palestinians. And at an internal level, as President [Mahmoud Abbas]
said, the granting of the request may favor Palestinian reconciliation
and the strengthening of the National Authority. As is known, the leader
of Hamas, Khaled Meshaal, telephoned President Abbas to express his
support for the initiative," Archbishop Lahoun said.
Palestinian Christians have expressed their optimism on the success
of the UN vote. France, Russia and China also support the request.
"If things go as they should, on Sunday I will celebrate a Mass of
thanksgiving, inviting representatives of the Palestinian Authority,"
said Fr. Raed Abusahliah, a pastor in Ramallah to Fides Agency.
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