Indian-Origin Man Honoured With ‘Star Of Jerusalem’ Medal By Palestine

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has conferred Indian-origin Sheikh Mohammad Munir Ansari with the Star of Jerusalem medal - one of the highest honours given to foreign nationals by the Palestinian Authority - for strengthening Indo-Palestine ties.

At an event organised to honour 91-year-old Mr Ansari Thursday evening, Mr Abbas thanked him for serving Palestine and Jerusalem with distinction.

Mr Ansari, 91, is the Director of Indian Hospice, a unique and historic monument in the heart of Jerusalem, which has become a symbol of India''s heritage and presence in the third holiest city for Muslims going back to over 800 years.