Haniya Addresses 7th Convention of Palestinians in Milano, Italy, Asking Europe to Lift Hamas from Terrorism List

As a sign of capitulation to World Zionism, NATO governments list freedom fighters who resist the Israeli occupation terrorist forces as terrorists, exactly like former European imperialist powers used to degrade people resisting European imperialism around the world.

Haniya asks Europe to lift Hamas from "terrorism" list

[ 03/05/2009 - 11:38 AM ]

GAZA, (PIC)--

Ismail Haniya, the premier of the PA government in Gaza Strip, has asked the European countries to lift Hamas Movement from the list of "terrorist" organizations, highlighting that Hamas is a national liberation movement.

He affirmed in a videoconference speech to the seventh convention of Palestinians in Europe held in Milan, Italy, that Hamas's main problem was with the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands and did not seek to open conflicts with any other country.

He also asked the Palestinians in Europe, who hold their conference this year under the slogan "Right of return is nonnegotiable and will not be relinquished", to urge legal institutions in Europe to send fact-finding missions to probe the Israeli war crimes committed against the unarmed civilians, mostly women and children, in the Gaza Strip.

The premier also asked them to file lawsuits before local and international courts in Europe against Israeli war criminals and to establish museums documenting those war crimes and protecting the Palestine cause's history, which the Israeli propaganda machine was strenuously working to wipe it out off the European memory.

Haniya also encouraged coordinating efforts with human rights groups and peace activists in Europe to organize trips to the occupied Palestinian lands and to send medical and human relief supplies via sea route to break the siege imposed on Gaza Strip.

He urged Palestinians in Europe to convince decision-makers in the West to respect the Palestinian people's democratic choice, underlining that Hamas won a transparent election process observed by the western countries.

Haniya' speech, which was warmly welcomed by more than 10,000 participants in the convention, mentioned the Israeli judaization process of occupied Jerusalem and urged the conferees to adopt supportive decisions to boost the Palestinian Jerusalemites' steadfastness.

Other speakers at the convention included Adel Abdullah, the secretary general of the convention, who affirmed that the return of Palestinian refugees to their homeland was "inevitable".

The same idea was reiterated by Dr. Mohammed Hanoun, the coordinator of the convention, who expressed confidence that Palestinian refugees in Europe were now closer than ever to realizing their dream of returning to their country Palestine.

He addressed Palestinian Jerusalemites asking them to be patient and to be sure that occupation is a passing cloud, pledging to prioritize the issue of Jerusalem.

Dr. Salman Abu Sitta, the prominent Palestinian academic, told the inaugural session that an elected Palestinian national council should form a leadership to lead the Palestinian people away from foreign dictates.

Among the invited guests were Mustafa Al-Barghouthi and Ra-ed Salah.

7th Convention of Palestinians in Europe

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Palestinians in Europe to commemorate the 61 anniversary of Nakba "Catastrophe"

Palestine Return Center PRC

After 61 years of the Palestinian Nakba. Palestinians still adhere to their rights and legacy which was intended to be destroyed in the past decades but never it never happened. Palestinian communities, institutions and associations all over European countries are preparing for the 7th Europe Conference in Milan, Italy by the 2nd of May 2009. A broad spectrum of leaders, Palestinian public figures and delegations will attend the conference.
This year conference is entitled; "Right of return is nonnegotiable and will not be relinquished". The message of the conference is to show the determination and adherence of all rights especially the right of return and independency. Thousands of Palestinian refugees and residents living in Europe are expected to attend.

The conference is being prepared and organized by the Secretariat of the Conference of Palestinians in Europe, and the Palestine Return Center (PRC) along with Palestinian assembly in Italy and several other institutions.

A number of Palestinian key figures, officials from the occupied Palestine as well as the Palestinian communities in Diaspora in Europe are expected to participate. Other European officials and highly-profiled figures expected to take part in the event.

European Parliament will be represented through Luisa Morgantina, vice president of EU parliament. British Member of Parliament, Jenny Tong, would attend as well.

The occupied territories would be represented by Mustafa Al-Bargouti, a Palestinian MP and secretary General of Palestinian Initiative. From the besieged Gaza Priest, Manuel Musalam, is predicted to participate.

Additionally, head of Islamic Movement in occupied Palestine Sheikh Raed Salah, Journalist Ghasa Bin Jido from Al Jazeera space channel, Palestinian writer-researcher Zeinat Abu Shawish, Doctor Muhammad Salem chair of Palestinian Doctors Assoication, Zinat and Doctor Salman Abu Sita chair of Palestine land committee would take place.

It's worth mentioning that over the past years, the Europe Conference turned to be vast room for all Palestinians. It's a mosaic-like that includes tens of Palestinian academics, thinkers, writers, activists, artists and journalists based in Europe.

The past conferences were of good organization and preparation that showed the adherence of the Right of Return. Those actions considered to be a way to bridge the gap between Palestinian generations and evoke the popular efforts in service of the cause.

The first conference was held in London 2003
The Second in Germany 2004
The Third in Austria 2005
The Forth in Sweden 2006
The Fifth in the Netherlands 2007
The Sixth in Denmark 2008

In the meantime, organizers are in race with time to hold the 7th conference in Milan, Italy. Thousands of people are expected to participate from the European countries as well as guests from Arab countries and occupied Palestine. A convoy of tens of trucks will leave for Gaza directly after the end of the conference organized by European Campaign to end siege on Gaza.

Contact Info:

Venue:
1 Piazzale Carlo Stuparich
Milan20148 Italy
PALALIDO Hall
Northern West Milan
Milan City
Italy

For More Information:
Adel Abdallah
Secretary General of Europe Conference
Tel: 004369913811754

Or
Majed El Zir
President of Europe Conference
Director of Return Center

Tel: 00442084530919
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Or

Mhuammad Hanon
Chairman of Palestinian Assembly in Italy
Tel: 00393477604355
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