Arab leaders, ending their summit in Tunis Sunday, condemned attacks on "civilians without distinction," a reference to Israeli civilians as well as Palestinians.
"The leaders condemn all Israeli military operations in the Palestinian and Arab territories as well as operations that target civilians without distinction."
They also condemned "operations which target Palestinian leaders and which lead to violence and counterviolence, and (the leaders) believe they will not lead to the peace the region needs."
Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali announced that Arab leaders have adopted a 13-point program aimed at promoting political reform in their countries.
The 13-point blueprint approved on Sunday affirms the determination of Arab leaders to pursue and intensify the process of political, economic, social and educational reforms according to the choice of their individual societies, their cultural and religious values and their own possibilities.
Other points call for fighting terrorism and expanding the bases of democracy and promoting human rights as well as women's rights.
The document links reforms to a just settlement of the conflicts facing the region, particularly the Palestinian conflict. (Albawaba.com)
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