Prisoners’ dean calls on Saudi king to defend Jerusalem

[ 12/09/2010 - 11:18 AM ]

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)-- The dean of Jerusalem prisoners Fouad al-Razim  called on Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz in a statement published by the center for prisoners’ studies to protect Jerusalem from Judaization and settlement activity. The longtime prisoner said that may be accomplished by backing construction and restoration projects in Jerusalem, exploiting ties with the U.S., EU, and other influential states to pressure Israel to stop ongoing violations against the Aqsa mosque, Jerusalem, and its citizens, and putting Arab pressure on Israel to stop demolition of Arab homes and Islamic sites. Razim showed gratitude to King Abdullah for continued efforts in backing the Palestinian cause. The Saudi king invited the families of martyrs to a feast of honor a year back and sponsored 2,000 family members of Palestinian prisoners in making hajj this year. Razim said he hopes all Arab leaders will move in the same direction and hold conferences covering the issues of Jerusalem and Palestinian prisoners in Israel, internationalize prisoners’ issues, honor their families, and expose Israeli violations against them. Originally from Silwan, Jerusalem, Razim has been in prison since Jan. 30, 1981.