Saudi Vice FM: Persistence of Gaza War Would Lead to Humanitarian Catastrophe

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji delivers his speech at the Manama Dialogue Forum 2023 on Saturday. (SPA)
Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji delivers his speech at the Manama Dialogue Forum 2023 on Saturday. (SPA)
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Saudi Vice FM: Persistence of Gaza War Would Lead to Humanitarian Catastrophe

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji delivers his speech at the Manama Dialogue Forum 2023 on Saturday. (SPA)
Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji delivers his speech at the Manama Dialogue Forum 2023 on Saturday. (SPA)

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji participated on Saturday at the Manama Dialogue Forum 2023, organized by the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).

In a session titled "War, Diplomacy, and De-escalation," El-Khereiji delivered a speech highlighting the importance of the ongoing Manama Dialogue.

He said the developments in the region are sparing widespread alarm over the violations of international principles and norms.

The brutal military attacks have resulted in thousands of victims, and if the war persists, it will lead to an unjustified humanitarian catastrophe, he warned.

He highlighted the tragic events and severe violations being committed in Palestine, where defenseless civilians bear the brunt of escalating military operations by the Israeli forces.

These actions blatantly violate international laws and basic humanitarian values, showing a disregard for international appeals and a lack of concern for densely populated areas, including refugee camps, hospitals and mosques, he lamented.

El-Khereiji emphasized that Saudi Arabia has sought to contain the crisis since it erupted on October 7.

It has intensified efforts and engaged with all stakeholders to rally the international community to prompt the global community to uphold its responsibilities and halt these repeated violations and to allow the Palestinian people to exercise their fundamental rights, he added.

He underscored that the Joint Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit, held in Riyadh last week, reached a consensus on practical measures. The summit presented a unified Arab and Islamic stance in support of the Palestinians, halting egregious violations and crimes, and fostering a just and sustainable peace in the region.

He underlined the significance and urgency of de-escalation followed by a sincere and effective peace process that would allow the Palestinian people to regain their rightful claim to establish an independent and sovereign state according to the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with international resolutions and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.



Albudaiwi, Pedersen Discuss Means of Preserving Syria's Unity, Security

The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024 (AFP)
The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024 (AFP)
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Albudaiwi, Pedersen Discuss Means of Preserving Syria's Unity, Security

The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024 (AFP)
The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024 (AFP)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi held a phone call with GCC Secretary General and UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen.

During the call, the two sides stressed that the GCC countries support all efforts aimed at preserving Syria's unity, sovereignty, and security, and stand with the Syrian people.
According to SPA, they also discussed regional and international efforts aimed at preserving Syria's unity, sovereignty, and security, as well as the latest developments in the region and ways to boost cooperation.
Albudaiwi stressed that the GCC countries support all endeavors that help achieve stability, prosperity, and security for the Syrian people, and the importance of solidarity, on the part of the international community, in supporting efforts to achieve a comprehensive solution to the Syrian crisis that respects Syria's unity and sovereignty, and contributes to building a better future for Syria and its people.