In order to restore the holy sites of Egyptian Jews, Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anani announced on Sunday that President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi allocated LE1.27 billion (US$ 71 million) to their renovation, according to Sputnik news website. “Citizens have the freedom of belief,” Anani told the House of Representatives. If we have Jews, we will build them [houses of worship] too.”“Jewish heritage is part of the Egyptian heritage, and I will not wait for any party to grant me money to renovate it. It is a priority for me, like Pharaonic, Roman, Islamic and Coptic heritage,” he added. Egypt is the center of civilization.”Photo credit: Nile FM website.

Source: Egypt Independent December 14, 2018 12:26 UTC