Saudi, British FMs Discuss Developments in Gaza 

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron meet in London on Thursday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron meet in London on Thursday. (SPA)
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Saudi, British FMs Discuss Developments in Gaza 

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron meet in London on Thursday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron meet in London on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron held talks on the developments in Gaza in London on Thursday.

Prince Faisal stressed that the international community, especially the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, including the UK, must fulfill their responsibilities towards intensifying efforts aimed at a ceasefire and ensure the provision of relief corridors for the urgent delivery of humanitarian food and medical aid to the Gaza Strip.

Prince Faisal focused on creating conditions for the return of stability and the restoration of a comprehensive and just peace process that guarantees the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

Prince Faisal and Cameron underlined the importance of taking all necessary steps to stop the fighting and ensure that violence does not escalate in order to achieve full protection for civilians.

They also reviewed bilateral relations between their countries and ways to develop them in various fields.

Cameron held a lunch banquet in honor of Prince Faisal and his accompanying delegation.

The meeting and the lunch banquet were attended by Director General of the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Dawood.



Gulf Cooperation Council Condemns Israeli Strike on Iran, Calls for Diplomacy

Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, during the extraordinary meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council held via video conference (GCC). 
Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, during the extraordinary meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council held via video conference (GCC). 
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Gulf Cooperation Council Condemns Israeli Strike on Iran, Calls for Diplomacy

Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, during the extraordinary meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council held via video conference (GCC). 
Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, during the extraordinary meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council held via video conference (GCC). 

In an extraordinary virtual session held Sunday, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran, denouncing them as a violation of Iranian sovereignty and a blatant breach of international law and the UN Charter. The council urged an immediate return to diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the growing regional tensions.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi described the current escalation as “unprecedented,” pointing to the Israeli military strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran’s subsequent retaliatory actions.

“These developments have sharply heightened tensions in the region,” he said, warning that they “open the door to uncertain and troubling scenarios.”

Albudaiwi revealed that in light of the unfolding crisis, the GCC Emergency Management Center had been activated to monitor and respond to potential consequences, particularly those involving Iran’s nuclear facilities.

“We acted swiftly and responsibly in recognition of the gravity of the situation,” he said, citing the danger of strikes on nuclear infrastructure and the potential for serious environmental and technical fallout.

Among the chief concerns raised during the meeting were the regional consequences of a broader escalation - especially any damage to nuclear sites - and the far-reaching impacts this could have on the environment, regional infrastructure, and the economic stability of Gulf states. The GCC also highlighted the risks to global supply chains, energy markets, and the security of key maritime corridors.

In a statement, the council emphasized that “until now, all technical indicators remain within safe limits,” adding that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Nonetheless, member states remain on high alert. “Full readiness and constant vigilance are essential in facing this volatile situation,” said Albudaiwi.

He also reaffirmed the council’s foundational values of unity, collective security, and regional stability. “The GCC was established on the principles of solidarity and joint action,” he said. “We continue to believe that stability is essential for the prosperity and well-being of our peoples.”

Albudaiwi reiterated the GCC’s longstanding commitment to conflict prevention, dialogue facilitation, and the avoidance of military escalation.

“We renew our call to all nations and actors to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from further military action,” he said. “The region stands at the edge of a wider conflict that could spiral out of control, with consequences no one can predict or manage.”