Saudi King Asks Obama to Stop 'Israeli Attacks' on Temple Mount
- 9 years ago
Saudi Arabia's King Salman Abdul Aziz spoke by phone with U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday and sharply condemned the "dangerous Israeli escalation at Al-Aqsa Mosque."
The king called on Obama to take immediate steps to stop "the Israeli attacks, including intervening with the UN Security Council to protect the Palestinian people," adding, "The Israeli attacks contribute to feeding extremism and violence in the world."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile spoke Thursday evening with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, telling him that Israel is trying to quell violence on the Temple Mount, and that contrary to Palestinian claims, Israel is scrupulously maintaining the status quo.
The king called on Obama to take immediate steps to stop "the Israeli attacks, including intervening with the UN Security Council to protect the Palestinian people," adding, "The Israeli attacks contribute to feeding extremism and violence in the world."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile spoke Thursday evening with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, telling him that Israel is trying to quell violence on the Temple Mount, and that contrary to Palestinian claims, Israel is scrupulously maintaining the status quo.