Riyadh, Oct 11, SPA -- GCC Secretary General Abdulrahman al-Atiyyah has deplored the decision of the Israeli government to confiscate 1100 dunum around occupied al-Quds. Such a development constitutes a flagrant violation to the international laws and norms, and will undermine any efforts for building confidence between the Palestinians and the Israelis, he said noting that the decision stands as a witness for the arrogance of Israel. He urged the international community notably the US to shoulder responsibility vis-a--vis these illegal practices. Al-Atiyyah called for a joint Arab and Palestinian work for realizing the Israeli withdrawal form all Arab and Palestinian occupied territories and the restoration of the Palestinian legitimate rights in line with the resolutions of the international legitimacy and the Arab peace initiative.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/489710