November 21, 2008

Saudi Arab to fund Gaza reconstruction

Arabic daily Al Jazirah reported that Saudi Arabia will pay for reconstruction of all buildings demolished in Gaza by Israel during lrecent incursions in which more than 130 Palestinians were killed.

Mr Hamad Al Manie health minister of Saudi Arabia said that King Abdullah had ordered the reconstruction as part of the kingdom's support for the Palestinian people and their cause. He added that "The king has ordered the reconstruction of Palestinian houses at the expense of the Saudi government."

According to the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, more than 70 buildings are either completely or partially destroyed by Israeli forces.