Saudi Arabia says Israel’s arrogant policies in Jerusalem challenge the world
By APWednesday, March 24, 2010
Saudi Arabia: arrogant Israel challenges the world
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia has condemned Israel’s “arrogant” policies in Jerusalem which it says are denying the rights of Arabs and Muslims in the holy city.
A government statement Wednesday criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for saying in Washington his government would not stop construction in Jerusalem, calling it the capital of Israel.
Israel recently announced new housing plans for east Jerusalem, which Palestinians want for a future capital.
The statement said Netanyahu’s comments denied the rights of Palestinians and Muslims in Jerusalem and ignored international efforts to relaunch peace talks.
The kingdom asked the Quartet, consisting of U.S., Russia, U.N. and the EU, to explain Israel’s “arrogant” policies which insist on challenging the world.
