Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Abdulrahman Ala'ateyah described the content of the message sent by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz to President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmood Abbas as a historic document reflecting support by the king for Arabs and Palestinian unity. In a statement to Saudi Press Agency, Ala'ateyah said the message reflects frankness and sincere feelings of the king toward the Palestinian cause. Ala'ateyah stressed the GCC countries' support for the Palestinian rights and called for Palestinian unity.