GCC, Arab Parliament Condemn Statements by Israeli Occupation Govt's Minister on Nuking Gaza

Fire and smoke covering buildings in Gaza after Israeli strikes (The AP)
Fire and smoke covering buildings in Gaza after Israeli strikes (The AP)
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GCC, Arab Parliament Condemn Statements by Israeli Occupation Govt's Minister on Nuking Gaza

Fire and smoke covering buildings in Gaza after Israeli strikes (The AP)
Fire and smoke covering buildings in Gaza after Israeli strikes (The AP)

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General, Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, said that the dangerous statements by an Israeli minister in the occupying government on the use of a nuclear bomb on Gaza underscore the extremism of the Zionist occupation against the Palestinian people.
"The dangerous statements by a minister in the Israeli occupying government regarding the use of a nuclear bomb on Gaza are a call for genocide, confirming the extremism and brutality of the Zionist occupation against the Palestinian people, and its grave and ongoing violations in Gaza, along with its disregard for the lives of innocent civilians," Albudaiwi said, SPA reported.

The GCC Secretary-General called for holding the Israeli government accountable for this reckless threat.
He strongly condemned these unbalanced statements and actions, which could exacerbate the ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip and underscore the Israeli occupation's intent to persist in this attack in violation of all international conventions, norms, and laws.

Also, The Arab Parliament (AP) has condemned the statements made by the Israeli Minister, describing them as barbaric, confirming the criminal and racist nature of the occupying forces, and their blatant disregard of all international laws and norms.

The AP emphasized that the oppressive occupying force would not have been able to commit such criminal acts and threaten to use weapons of mass destruction if it were not for the shameful silence that still prevails in the international community.
This silence persists despite the genocidal and racist war waged by the occupying force against the Palestinian people, the AP said.
Moreover, the AP called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to fulfill its international responsibilities, condemn these statements as an official acknowledgement by the occupation Israeli government of its possession of nuclear weapons, and officially record it.

For their part, the Muslim World League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation also slammed the Israeli statements.

The MWL released statements denouncing in the strongest terms the israeli statement, which reflects the level of audacity and barbarism.
The MWL called on the international community to assume its responsibilities towards the horrifying disasters in the Gaza Strip, especially with their continuing catastrophic repercussions.

OIC also condemned the racist remarks made by the Israeli Heritage Minister, saying his remarks reflect extremism, hate speech, incitement to violence, organized terrorism, and the ongoing genocide perpetrated by the Israeli occupation against Palestinian civilians daily, in clear defiance of international law, conventions, and resolutions.
The OIC also emphasized that this speech is unacceptable and an extension of an extremist terrorist ideology.
Moreover, it called for condemnation from the international community and the implementation of effective measures to halt the military aggression, daily massacres, and genocide conducted by the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian people.



Pakistan Supports Saudi Arabia, Welcomes Regional Efforts to De-escalate Situation in Yemen

The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad.  AP file photo
The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad. AP file photo
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Pakistan Supports Saudi Arabia, Welcomes Regional Efforts to De-escalate Situation in Yemen

The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad.  AP file photo
The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad. AP file photo

Pakistan has confirmed its support for Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity, and for all efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the country.

The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement issued Wednesday that Pakistan strongly opposes any unilateral actions taken by any Yemeni party that escalate the situation, undermine peace efforts, and threaten peace and stability in Yemen and the region.

The statement said Pakistan welcomes regional efforts to de-escalate the situation and maintain peace and stability in Yemen, expresses its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, and reaffirms its commitment to the Kingdom’s security.

It added that Pakistan maintains its strong support for resolving the Yemen issue through dialogue and diplomacy, and hopes that the Yemeni people and regional powers will work together to reach a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the issue and safeguard regional stability.


Saudi-Palestinian Discussions Focus on Gaza, the West Bank

The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
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Saudi-Palestinian Discussions Focus on Gaza, the West Bank

The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Hussein Al Sheikh.

During the meeting, they discussed developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including the dire humanitarian conditions facing Gaza residents, ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire, and Israeli escalation in the West Bank. They stressed the importance of the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.

The two sides also underlined the need for the release of Palestinian Authority funds, the protection of the Palestinian banking system, and commitment to implementing the comprehensive peace plan put forward by US President Donald Trump.

The meeting highlighted Saudi Arabia’s support for the reform program launched by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and praised the efforts of the US president.

The two sides affirmed the importance of connecting Gaza to the West Bank and continuing efforts, in coordination with brotherly countries and international partners, to ensure the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the realization of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al Farhan and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Manal Radwan.


Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Wednesday from Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisalam Abdi Ali.

Discussions stressed the importance of preserving the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Somalia and addressed regional developments and other issues of mutual concern.