Mufti calls for unified Arab, Islamic stand against Israeli aggressions

The Egyptian Mufti of the Republic Nasr Farid Wasil stressed that the Israeli aggression against all Islamic and Arab sanctities necessitate a unified Arab and Islamic stand to face up them.

In statements to Al-Liwea, a Lebanese newspaper, published' yesterday, Wasil stressed the necessity of standing against the Israeli government, under the Premier Ariel Sharon, bringing them into trial for being criminals of war.

Israeli forces have committed atrocities against the unarmed Palestinians specially, women, the aged, children, he added.

If the Palestinians carrying out suicide operation, Wasil said they are deemed martyrs for losing their lives in defence of belief and homeland against an aggressive force.