Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Speaking to journalists in Colombo on Tuesday he said leaders and people in all nations where there is a Muslim majority should collectively work to bring international pressure on Israel on the matter.

"This is a 'flagrant violation' of international law, religious freedom. This restriction prevents Muslims from accessing Islam's third-holiest site, causing severe distress" he added.

Discover more Sports memorabilia items Newspaper Delivery Service STEM education scholarships Fawzan Anwer who is also a central committee member of the Sri Lanka Freedom party and a Colombo District Organiser said the SLFP always supported the Palestine cause.Geographic Reference

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