Fed: Howard says he's not out to get Mufti

AAP General News (Australia)
02-20-2004
Fed: Howard says he's not out to get Mufti

Prime Minister JOHN HOWARD says he is not out to get the leader of the nation's Muslims
over claims he called for Jihad against Israel.

Mr HOWARD yesterday condemned the Sheik TAJ ALDIN ALHILALI, the Mufti of Australia,
for incredible insensitivity over a meeting with Hizbollah leaders in Lebanon.

Mr HOWARD also condemned disputed remarks attributed to the Mufti in sermons and interviews
in Lebanon last week calling for a jihad against Israel.

Today Mr …