GCC Condemns Serious Israeli Violations in Gaza 

Palestinians look for survivors under the rubble of destroyed buildings following Israeli airstrikes in Jabaliya refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (AP)
Palestinians look for survivors under the rubble of destroyed buildings following Israeli airstrikes in Jabaliya refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (AP)
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GCC Condemns Serious Israeli Violations in Gaza 

Palestinians look for survivors under the rubble of destroyed buildings following Israeli airstrikes in Jabaliya refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (AP)
Palestinians look for survivors under the rubble of destroyed buildings following Israeli airstrikes in Jabaliya refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (AP)

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi reaffirmed on Tuesday the consistent position of the GCC countries, which reject the serious Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip and its direct and continuous targeting of innocent lives, stressing the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire.

Meeting with a European Parliament delegation headed by Chair of the Delegation for Relations for the Arabian Peninsula Hannah Neumann at the General Secretariat in Riyadh, Albudaiwi discussed the latest developments in Gaza, and emphasized the GCC's steadfast position in support of all efforts to stop the escalation of military operations and secure corridors for needed humanitarian and medical assistance.

He unequivocally rejected calls for forcibly displacing the Palestinian people from Gaza, which is a violation of basic human rights and international principles.

The meeting also discussed GCC-European relations, and international issues and developments.



Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Erdogan, Guler in Ankara

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. SPA
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. SPA
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Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Erdogan, Guler in Ankara

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. SPA
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Tuesday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the presidential palace in the Turkish capital, Ankara.

The Minister of Defense conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and their wishes to him and the Turkish government and people for further progress and prosperity.

The Turkish president conveyed his greetings and appreciation to the King and the Crown Prince.

The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them. They also discussed developments in the region and the world.

The meeting was attended by Office of the Minister of Defense Director General Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif.

From the Turkish side, it was attended by Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Defense Industries Authority Chairman Professor Khaluk Gurgun, and several senior officials.

Prince Khalid also met with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler.

The ministers held an expanded bilateral meeting, attended by the delegations of both ministries, discussing the various aspects of Saudi-Turkish relations. 

They addressed ways to further enhance and develop the existing and future cooperation between the defense ministries of the two countries.

Additionally, they discussed efforts to achieve peace and their two countries’ joint endeavors to achieve security and stability in the region and the world.