Prince Saud said the Arabs hold no grudge against Iran, and they view it as a neighboring Muslim country, and subsequently they are keen on settling any problem with it through peaceful means. "These islands are UAE's islands, and the date of their occupation is well known, " he said noting that the Arab countries have been supporting the UAE's stand in this respect as they did during this session. On the Council's stand vis-à-vis the Palestinian disunity; he said the responsibility should be shouldered by the Palestinians. He noted that fighting each other will harm their cause. "I have never seen in the history that a liberation front owns three or four armies with conflicting factions while they are facing the enemy, he said, adding that it is an essential matter for the Arab countries and the Palestinians too to tackle the problem plainly and frankly. Prince Saud lauded the support extended by the Arab countries to the Palestinians. Egypt has made a lot sacrifices for the sake of the Palestinian cause, he noted. Prince Saud urged the Palestinians, irrespective of ideological or non-ideological justifications, to focus on their cause because the matter is not struggling for power but it is how to reach the desired goals by the best possible means as well as setting a perfect strategy to reach these goals. Prince Saud said the Arabs don't feel sorry because they went to Annapolis conference, adding that 'we went there with a clear and firm stand which we agreed on. We went there because we wanted confirmation for suspension of settlements and confirmation that the peace would not become mere endless negotiations. So if a party is to feel sorry for going to Annapolis, it is the other party which has failed to fulfill its promise.--MORE www.spa.gov.sa/588690