(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - "The EU missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah deeply regret the recent Israeli decision extending once again the closure order against the Orient House and the Chamber of Commerce of East Jerusalem," a statement said.
"These institutions have now been closed for ten years. The EU firmly believes that these institutions should be allowed to re-open and resume their operations as focal points for Palestinians in East Jerusalem, as required under the Roadmap."
The statement urged Israel to fully review, and reconsider, its decision.
Orient House had served as the PLO's unofficial headquarters in Jerusalem before being seized by Israeli forces in 2001.
The property belongs to the Husseinis, a prominent and well known Palestinian Jerusalemite family.
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