Saudi Arabia Warns of Serious Repercussions of Storming Rafah in Gaza

Palestinians from the Ghannam family check the damages inside the family home after an Israeli air strike hit the Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, 10 February 2024. EPA/HAITHAM IMAD
Palestinians from the Ghannam family check the damages inside the family home after an Israeli air strike hit the Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, 10 February 2024. EPA/HAITHAM IMAD
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Saudi Arabia Warns of Serious Repercussions of Storming Rafah in Gaza

Palestinians from the Ghannam family check the damages inside the family home after an Israeli air strike hit the Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, 10 February 2024. EPA/HAITHAM IMAD
Palestinians from the Ghannam family check the damages inside the family home after an Israeli air strike hit the Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, 10 February 2024. EPA/HAITHAM IMAD

Saudi Arabia warned on Saturday of the very serious repercussions of storming and targeting the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, which is the last resort for hundreds of thousands of civilians forced by the brutal Israeli aggression to flee.

In a statement, the Kingdom affirmed its categorical rejection and strong condemnation of their forcible deportation, and renewed its demand for an immediate ceasefire.

“This continued violation of international law and international humanitarian law confirms the need for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council to prevent Israel from causing an imminent humanitarian disaster for which everyone who supports the aggression is responsible,” it said.



Saudi Arabia Welcomes General Assembly Resolution on Israel's Obligations

Riyad Mansour, Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Riyad Mansour, Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes General Assembly Resolution on Israel's Obligations

Riyad Mansour, Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Riyad Mansour, Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed a United Nations General Assembly resolution requesting the International Court of Justice to issue a legal advisory opinion regarding Israel’s obligations concerning the activities of the UN and other states in support of the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territories.

The resolution was sponsored by Norway in partnership with Saudi Arabia and several other countries.

The resolution, aimed at supporting and assisting the Palestinian people under the current circumstances, reflects a clear international consensus on the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state, the ministry said.

It added that the Kingdom appreciates the positive stance of the countries that voted in favor of the resolution.