PNA Condemns "Criminal Acts" in U.S.

The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) expressed regret at, and condemned, "the criminal attacks" in the United States against the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the State Department.

"The Palestinian leadership declares its deep regret at, and strong condemnation of, the criminal attacks against the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the State Department," a statement issued by the PNA Tuesday afternoon said.

"The Palestinian leadership offers its sincere condolences to the U.S. people, government and President George W. Bush, as well as to the families of the innocent victims of the criminal attacks," the statement added.

Earlier in the day Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat condemned the attacks as "very serious and unacceptable acts."

Meanwhile, Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) voiced opposition to all violent acts targeting innocent civilians while attributing Tuesday's attacks to the "U.S. policies" towards hot spots worldwide.

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