New York Mayor Rejects Saudi Prince's Donation After He Makes Pro-Palestinian Statement - 9/11

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:52:51 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani on Thursday rejected a Saudi prince's $10 million donation for victims of the World Trade Center after the prince criticized U.S. policy in the Middle East. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal toured the site of the Sept. 11 destruction with the mayor, offered to donate $10 million and said, ``The government of the United States of America should re-examine its policies in the Middle East and adopt a more balanced stance toward the Palestinian cause.'' ``Our Palestinian brethren continue to be slaughtered at the hands of Israelis while the world turns the other cheek,'' said the Saudi billionaire in a statement released by the mayor's office.