Israeli Public Security Minister bans charitable Ramadan breaking the fast meal in Jerusalem

Friday September 21, 2007 12:49 by Maisa Abu Ghazala - IMEMC News nisreen at imemc dot org

Israeli occupation government Public Security Minister, Avi Dichter, on Wednesday barred a charitable Ramadan breakfast on Wednesday that was scheduled by the Faisal Al-Husaini organization, based in Jerusalem. The Minister issued the order, claiming that this event is sponsored by or related to the Palestinian Authority.

The event was scheduled to be held in the Ambassador Hotel, but what halted when Israeli Intelligence invaded the hotel, and issued the order declared by Dichter.

Under Israeli legislation, the Public Security Minister can prevent and bar meetings of any kind at their discretion.

Those scheduled to attend included Christian and Islamic religious figures.

Abdul Qader Al-Husaini, Director of the Faisal Al-Husaini organization, reported that the organization was shocked by the decision of the Minister, adding that the event was in no way related to the Palestinian Authority.

Al-Husaini added that the charitable event was organized in order to support the youth sector program of the organization.

Translated by Nisreen Qumsieh - IMEMC News

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