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GCC Secretary-General: ICJ Ruling Affirms Israel’s Brutal Crimes against Palestinians in Gaza Strip

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. (SPA)
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. (SPA)
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GCC Secretary-General: ICJ Ruling Affirms Israel’s Brutal Crimes against Palestinians in Gaza Strip

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. (SPA)
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. (SPA)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohammad Albudaiwi emphasized that the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) ruling against Israel confirms its brutal crimes against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, SPA said on Saturday
Albudaiwi’s remarks came after an ICJ ruling amounted to an overwhelming rebuke of Israel's wartime conduct in a lawsuit filed by South Africa, saying that Israel in its war in the Gaza Strip may have violated the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide
The secretary-general commended the Hague-based court for its accurate documentation of these crimes in its historic ruling, highlighting the court's commitment to continue following up on the case and make the appropriate decisions in the future based on Israel's adherence to the court's verdict.
“The International Court of Justice's verdict is in line with international laws and treaties related to the protection of innocent civilians, especially the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, which Israel violated by targeting civilian institutions and hospitals, which led to the killing and injury of tens of thousands of innocent civilians in the Gaza Strip,” Albudaiwi said.
The GCC chief commended the great and appreciated efforts exerted by the friendly Republic of South Africa and the distinguished legal team that prepared and followed up on the case.
Albudaiwi underscored the urgent need for the international community, through all its institutions and organizations, to ensure Israel's compliance with the ICJ’s verdict and to immediately stop the Israeli military machine's savage attacks on the Gaza Strip, as well as to halt the displacement of the brotherly Palestinian people and provide them with all necessary assistance and means for a decent life.
The secretary-general voiced the GCC member states’ commitment to supporting the Palestinian people in realizing their legitimate rights, based on the constants and foundations of resolving the Palestinian issue outlined in the Arab Peace Initiative and the relevant international resolutions that call for the establishment of an independent and internationally-recognized state based on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

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Saudi Arabia Stresses Need to Speed up Reform Process at UN Security Council

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet session in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet session in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Stresses Need to Speed up Reform Process at UN Security Council

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet session in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet session in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government underlined on Tuesday the Kingdom’s call for speeding up the process of reforming the United Nations Security Council to bolster its credibility and efficiency given the challenges and mounting conflicts in the world and the wavering trust in the international system.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet session in Riyadh.

The cabinet welcomed the formation of the "International Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution", proposed by the Kingdom in partnership with the Joint Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee, Norway, and the European Union.

It underlined the Kingdom's commitment to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The cabinet reiterated the call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and all violations of international law, demanding accountability for those hindering peace efforts.

Crown Prince Mohammed briefed the cabinet on the recent written message he received from Jordan’s King Abdullah II that covered relations between their countries.

The cabinet reviewed the latest regional and international developments. It commended the Kingdom's delegation at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which delivered Saudi Arabia's unwavering principles and positions on Arab issues, and international peace and security, and its commitment to join efforts to address global challenges.

Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossary said the ministers noted the Kingdom's announcement that it will provide monthly financial support to Palestinians, as well as medical and relief aid to the Lebanese people.

The gestures are proof of the Kingdom's efforts to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip and its surroundings, and to help Lebanon as Israel intensified its attacks on Hezbollah in the country.

Moreover, the cabinet said the Kingdom hopes for active international participation in the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16) that will be held in Riyadh in December.

The Kingdom hopes the event will mark a significant shift in the convention's trajectory and will serve as an important global platform for collaborative efforts to tackle major environmental challenges.

The cabinet also deemed the Kingdom's unanimous victory in the elections for the presidency of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies (GlobE Network) as a reflection of the international community's appreciation for the Kingdom's efforts to combat transnational corruption, and for its continuous support for achieving international goals in this respect.

On domestic level, the cabinet praised Crown Prince Mohammed’s announcement of the launch of Riyadh Foundation, which reflects the state's efforts to support and develop institutional and social work, and consolidate the community's contribution to the implementation of the non-profit sector programs.

The cabinet reviewed the Pre-Budget Statement for Fiscal Year 2025, which emphasized the government's continuous promotion of spending directed at essential services for citizens and residents, and the execution of strategic projects meant to secure economic growth and achieve sustainable development.