Saudi King urges international community to halt 'brutal crimes' against Palestinians

RIYADH - Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz said on Sunday the international community must assume its responsibilities to halt what he called "brutal crimes" against Palestinians in Gaza.

In a speech read on his behalf by Saudi Minister of Media Salman al-Dosari to mark the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the King also said the international community must help provide safe humanitarian passages in the enclave.