Manama, July 28 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa lauded the efforts of Bahrain National Committee for Supporting the Palestinian People in Gaza which are spearheaded by the Royal Charity Organisation Board of Trustees Chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

HM the King praised the citizens’ positive response to the national drive, thanking companies and institutions for their contributions. He also paid tribute to the government for its support to the committee which facilitated dispatching the first relied aid consignment to the strip.

HM the king reiterated Bahrain’s support to the Palestinian people in their just cause and struggle to establish their independent state with its capital Al Quds.

HM asserted Bahrain’s commitment to working on stopping the killing of the innocent Palestinian people and protecting them from the brutal Israeli assault on Gaza, praying Allah Almighty to protect the Palestinian people and fulfill their aspirations for peace, security, stability and welfare.

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BNA 1445 GMT 2014/07/28