Sultan of Oman Says No Peace in Region without Establishment of Palestinian State

Sultan Haitham presides over the Council of Oman meeting in Muscat. (ONA)
Sultan Haitham presides over the Council of Oman meeting in Muscat. (ONA)
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Sultan of Oman Says No Peace in Region without Establishment of Palestinian State

Sultan Haitham presides over the Council of Oman meeting in Muscat. (ONA)
Sultan Haitham presides over the Council of Oman meeting in Muscat. (ONA)

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik stressed on Tuesday that the international community must assume its responsibilities towards the Palestinian people, calling on it to exert efforts towards the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Sultan Haitham was presiding over the first annual meeting of the 8th term of the Council of Oman in Muscat. The body is comprised of the State Council, whose members are appointed, and Shura Council, whose members are elected.

“We are following with sorrow the developments in occupied Palestine,” continued Sultan Haitham, condemning the “barbaric Israeli aggression and siege.”

“We underline our firm stance over the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital,” he went on to say.

He underscored the need for the international community to meet its commitments to the Palestinian people and quickly reach “radical solutions to achieve the people’s hopes in establishing their own independent state so that peace can prevail in our region and security and safety can prevail in the world.”

Sultan Haitham stressed Oman’s firm policy that “is built on good neighborliness, refraining from meddling in the internal affairs of others and consolidating foundations of stability and peace.”

On domestic affairs, he noted that the Sultanate managed to achieve significant social and economic accomplishments in spite of the challenges faced by the global economy.



MWL Reiterates Support for Syria’s Security and Sovereignty Amid Escalating Threats

Smoke billows on the horizon during Israeli strikes near in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on July 15, 2025, following clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters. (AFP)
Smoke billows on the horizon during Israeli strikes near in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on July 15, 2025, following clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters. (AFP)
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MWL Reiterates Support for Syria’s Security and Sovereignty Amid Escalating Threats

Smoke billows on the horizon during Israeli strikes near in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on July 15, 2025, following clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters. (AFP)
Smoke billows on the horizon during Israeli strikes near in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on July 15, 2025, following clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters. (AFP)

The Muslim World League (MWL) reiterated on Wednesday its full solidarity with the Syrian government and people against all threats to its security, stability, and sovereignty, as well as attempts to sow discord among its social components or interfere in its internal affairs.

In a statement issued by its General Secretariat, the MWL expressed support for the Syrian government’s efforts to protect its citizens, maintain civil peace, and uphold the rule of law across the country.

The MWL also strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on Syrian territory and its continued violations of relevant international laws and norms.