RAMALLAH, June 3, 2006 (WAFA)- President Mahmoud Abbas briefed Saturday evening, President s of UAE, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed, of Lebanon, Emile Lahoud and the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on the developments of the Palestinian territories and of the National Dialogue.

Over phone calls, President Abbas updated them with the Israeli military escalation on the Palestinian people in light of the economic siege imposed on the Palestinian territories.

Bilateral relations and issues of common interest were also discussed during the phone calls.

(21:56 P) (18:56 GMT)