Ramallah (West Bank): An ailing Yasser Arafat remained in "serious" condition today (Oct 28, 2004) at his West Bank headquarters in Ramallah as Jordan and Egypt sent doctors to attend the Palestinian leader who, Israeli security officials said, would be transferred to a nearby hospital.

Israel has extended all possible assistance to aid the medical care of 75-year-old Arafat.

"We are carefully following the developments regarding Yasser Arafat's medical condition. Israel has made it clear to the Palestinians that it will do whatever necessary to assist in the medical care of Arafat," Israeli Defence Minister Shaul Mofaz's said in a statement.

"To date, we have approved every Palestinian request regarding the medical care and we shall continue doing so in the future," the statement said, adding humanitarian values and morality stand at the top of our concerns.

Israeli security officials also said that the Palestinian leader would be moved to a hospital.

Arafat performed prayers before dawn but his condition "still remains serious" an official at his office said.

Hundreds of well-wishers thronged the battered compound of the Palestinian leader, whom they "described the symbol of their national struggle".

A young Fatah member, Soulimana Al-Khatib, said that they are praying for his quick recovery. "We have no negative thoughts. Inshallah (God willing) he would get back to normal soon. His departure will lead to a big unthinkable void".