Saudi Arabia Renews Rejection of Israeli Aggression, Calls for Ceasefire

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji at the "Non-Aligned Movement Summit" Kampala (SPA)
Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji at the "Non-Aligned Movement Summit" Kampala (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Renews Rejection of Israeli Aggression, Calls for Ceasefire

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji at the "Non-Aligned Movement Summit" Kampala (SPA)
Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji at the "Non-Aligned Movement Summit" Kampala (SPA)

Saudi Arabia renewed its firm stance against the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the need for an immediate ceasefire, the delivery of relief aid, and the prevention of forced displacement of Gaza's inhabitants.
On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Vice Foreign Minister Waleed el-Khereiji participated on Friday in the opening of the 19th summit of leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries in Uganda.
Khereiji delivered the Kingdom's speech, which he began with the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the heads of state and government participating in the summit.
The official explained the significant rise in global conflicts, undermining the sovereignty and stability of countries, prompting collective efforts to achieve peace.
He underscored the Kingdom's firm stance against the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.
Khereiji highlighted that the Palestinian file will remain on the agenda of the organization’s numerous meetings until an independent Palestinian state is established on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, under relevant international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.
He also touched on the increase in extreme climate conditions worldwide, citing the Kingdom's environmental initiatives. These include the Saudi and Middle East Green Initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with Vision 2030 objectives.
The deputy participated in the opening session of the summit which discussed effective solutions to the significant global political and economic challenges and multilateral cooperation to enhance international peace and security, with the participation of leaders and representatives of brotherly and friendly countries.
The summit was attended by Saudi Permanent Representative to the UN in New York Ambassador Abdulaziz al-Wasel, Ambassador to Uganda Jamal al-Madani, and Director General of the Vice Minister's Office Mutashar al-Enezi.



Saudi Arabia Intercepts Three Missiles Targeting Riyadh, Taif and Yanbu

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Three Missiles Targeting Riyadh, Taif and Yanbu

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki announced early Saturday that Saudi air defenses had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia toward Riyadh.

Two other missiles targeting Taif and Yanbu were also intercepted, along with a drone that was intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province.

Meanwhile, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed their countries' commitment to supporting peace, security and stability in the region.

During a meeting on Friday on the sidelines of the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye, the two officials discussed the latest regional developments, particularly the situation in Yemen.

In a related development, the coalition categorically denied allegations circulated by the Houthi militia claiming that Saudi Arabia had threatened to target tribal and civilian gatherings, describing them as "false claims with no basis in fact."

In a statement, Al-Malki said: "These allegations, both in their substance and timing, reflect continued attempts to mislead public opinion, divert attention from the militia's crises and practices, and drag Yemen's tribes into its conflicts."


Two Houthi Ballistic Missiles Intercepted Over Riyadh, Khamis Mushait

Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Two Houthi Ballistic Missiles Intercepted Over Riyadh, Khamis Mushait

Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced that it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia toward Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, along with two drones heading toward Saudi Arabia's southern region, on Friday.

The coalition also categorically denied claims circulated by the Houthi militia that Saudi Arabia had threatened to target tribal and civilian gatherings, describing them as "false allegations with no basis in fact."

In a statement Thursday, official spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said the allegations, both in their substance and timing, reflected continued attempts to mislead public opinion, divert attention from the militia's crises and practices, and drag Yemen's tribes into its conflicts.

The statement reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment to Yemen's security and stability and its determination to preserve the historical and brotherly ties between the two peoples.

It emphasized that this commitment seeks to strengthen security and stability, safeguard the interests of both nations, and prevent Yemeni tribes from being exploited or drawn into conflicts that do not serve the Yemeni people's aspirations for security, peace and development.


King Salman, Crown Prince Offer Condolences over Fire Victims at Canadian Forces Base in Alberta

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. (SPA)
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. (SPA)
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King Salman, Crown Prince Offer Condolences over Fire Victims at Canadian Forces Base in Alberta

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. (SPA)
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. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to Governor General of Canada Louise Arbour over the victims of a fire at a Canadian Forces base in Alberta.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the governor general, the families of the deceased, and the friendly people of Canada, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

For his part, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has also sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to extend his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the governor general, the families of the deceased, and the friendly people of Canada, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

The Crown Prince also sent a cable of condolences to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.