King sends condolences to Hamas and Rantisi family
Amman
18 April 2004
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Head of Jordan's Diplomatic Bureau in Gaza Juma'ah al-Abbadi Sunday called at the condolences home of Rantisi family, where he conveyed condolences from His Majesty King Abdullah to the Rantisi family and Palestinian Hamas leadership.
Hamas top leader Abdel Aziz Rantisi was killed by an Israeli helicopter missile strike on his car in Gaza city Saturday night.
Abbadi reaffirmed Jordan's position as expressed in the King's remarks that this "hedious crime reflects Israel's arrogance" and that the Israeli government was not serious in its search for peace.
Rantisi family and Hamas leaders expressed apprciation to the King's efforts in supporting the Palestinian people.