Hawass : The police can not do enough to protect Islam 's treasures . He says two dozen mosques have been looted or vandalized in recent years . Egypt 's antiquities minister , Zahi Hawass , said Friday he plans to step down to protest police inaction as the country 's ancient treasures are being looted and vandalized . ` ` I have no interest '' in joining the new Cabinet , he said . He was appointed to the post by Sharif .
Hawass : The police can not do enough to protect Islam 's treasures . He says two dozen mosques have been looted or vandalized in recent years . ` ` I have no interest '' in joining the new Cabinet , he said . He was appointed to the post by Sharif .