Saudi King Salman calls on international community to halt 'brutal crimes' against Palestinians

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.