Saudi Arabia Calls for Holding Israel Accountable for its Violations

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Calls for Holding Israel Accountable for its Violations

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia called on Tuesday for holding Israeli forces responsible for their “systematic violations of international law and international humanitarian law.”

It reiterated the importance of the international community taking greater measures to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and protect the Palestinian people.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

The government stressed that the Kingdom will continue to demand and sponsor peace and dedicate all of its efforts to achieve security and peace in the region.

The cabinet reviewed the latest regional and international developments. It was briefed on the message received by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, from the president of Costa Rica that tackled bilateral relations and means to develop them in various fields.

Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari said the cabinet discussed measures to develop vital and promising sectors, in line with Vision 2030 goals, with focus on boosting the Kingdom's global leadership and standing.

Focus is also placed on advancing the implementation of the National Biotechnology Strategy, which aims to strengthen national health care, further improve the quality of life, protect the environment, achieve food and water security, maximize economic opportunities, and promote local manufacturing.

The ministers underlined the Kingdom's commitment to developing the housing and real estate sector, improving its efficiency and boosting its contribution to the GDP. The cabinet commended the ambitious vision presented at the Real Estate Future Forum, which attracted visitors and officials from around the globe.



Trump Arrives in Qatar after Historic Riyadh Visit

US President Donald Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar, May 14, 2025. (Reuters)
US President Donald Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar, May 14, 2025. (Reuters)
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Trump Arrives in Qatar after Historic Riyadh Visit

US President Donald Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar, May 14, 2025. (Reuters)
US President Donald Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar, May 14, 2025. (Reuters)

US President Donald Trump arrived in Doha on Wednesday on the second leg of his Gulf tour that he started in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

He was welcomed upon his arrival by Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

Meeting later at the Royal Palace in Doha, Trump and Sheikh Tamim signed economic and defense agreements.

The first had Qatar buying airplanes from Boeing, the American aerospace company whose chief executive attended the event. Trump said it was the largest order of jets in the company history, worth over $200 billion.

Next up was a defense deal and the purchase of military drones.

The final cooperation agreement was signed by Trump and Al Thani themselves.

Before departing to Doha, Trump sat down for a historic meeting with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh.

Trump said the rapprochement with Syria came at the urging of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

“There is a new government that will hopefully succeed,” said Trump, who announced he'll move to lift sanctions on Syria to give the country “a chance at peace.”