President Reuven Rivlin responded Friday to the death of Saudi Arabia's Abdullah ibn Abdilazīz, saying he 'was an example of balanced and responsible leadership rooted in deep religious tradition.' 'As a 'guardian of holy sites' for Islam, King Abdullah worked to honor the sensitivity and sanctity of Jerusalem and sought to promote his vision for a prosperous region,' Rivlin said in a statement. 'His smart policy contributed greatly to Middle East stability.'
