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2009-12-29 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Jerusalem sheikh urges higher social expenditures

[Ma'an] Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, head of the Supreme Islamic Committee in Jerusalem, called on Monday for the allocation of 500 million US dollars to support health, education, and housing projects in the city.

Speaking at the Arab Parliament Union in Cairo, Sabri suggested establishing a housing fund for newlyweds in Jerusalem.

In an interview with Ma'an, Ekrima said the meeting tackled a number of issues, including violence at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, over which he urged the international community to do a better job protecting holy sites from Israeli extremists.

Posted by Fred 2009-12-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11135 views ] Top

#1 He must be feeling left out. All of the other sheikhs have bigger Swiss bank accounts...

Posted by PBMcL 2009-12-29 10:44|| 2009-12-29 10:44|| Front Page Top

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