Saudi newspapers published today commented on many local, Arab and international issues. The newspapers highlighted the importance of pilgrims" awareness in their safety and the Saudi great efforts to facilitate the Hajj. The newspapers published reports on the meeting between the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the French president who highlighted the importance of the role of the king in confronting the crises of the region and described the king as wise, moderate and man of peace. The newspapers also highlighted the French president"s assertion of the kingdom"s right in self defense. On the Palestinian issue, the newspapers criticized Israel"s policy of building settlements in Alquds.
