Saudi Arabia to Build 600 Houses for Palestinians
'Token of Support To Intifada Against Israeli Occupation'

September 30, 2002

RIYADH, 30 September — The Kingdom has decided to build 600 houses in six Palestinian cities as a token of support to the intifada against Israeli occupation.

The assistance was ordered by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd on the recommendation of Interior Minister Prince Naif who oversees the Saudi Committee for Support of the Jerusalem Intifada.

The plan involves construction of 100 housing units in addition to related utilities and services in each of the six cities. The cost of the project was not disclosed.

“The aid is part of efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people who have been facing a war of extermination, starvation, murder, expulsion and destruction of property at the hands of Israeli aggressors,” a statement carried by Saudi Press Agency said.

The committee collected more than $150 million in a telethon fund-raiser held in April in support of the Palestinian people.

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