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Six-Party Arab Group Warns of Israeli Aggression on Gaza, Calls for Two-State Solution

The foreign ministers of the six-party Arab group held a consultative meeting in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA)
The foreign ministers of the six-party Arab group held a consultative meeting in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA)
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Six-Party Arab Group Warns of Israeli Aggression on Gaza, Calls for Two-State Solution

The foreign ministers of the six-party Arab group held a consultative meeting in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA)
The foreign ministers of the six-party Arab group held a consultative meeting in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA)

Foreign ministers from the six-party Arab Committee emphasized on Saturday during a high-level dialogue in Riyadh the necessity of ending the war on the Gaza Strip and reaching an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire.
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, chaired the ministerial consultative meeting of the six-party Arab Committee to discuss the developments of the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan, Ayman Al-Safadi; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Sameh Shoukry; the Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Hussein Al-Sheikh; the Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, Anwar Gargash; and the Minister of State at the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Al-Khulaifi.
The ministers emphasized the necessity of ending the war on the Gaza Strip and reaching an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire ensuring the protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law.
Recognition of a Palestinian State
They also emphasized the importance of irreversible steps towards implementing the two-state solution and recognizing the State of Palestine within the borders of June 4, 1967, with its capital in East Al-Quds (Jerusalem), in accordance with relevant international resolutions.
They stressed that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territory and firmly rejected any attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land or any military operations in the Palestinian city of Rafah.
Additionally, the ministers warned against the ongoing illegal Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, which undermine the two-state solution.
A Number of Meetings in Riyadh
An unnamed source told Asharq Al-Awsat Thursday that several meetings are expected to be held, under Saudi sponsorship, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum that will be held in Riyadh between April 28 and 29.
These will include a meeting of the Arab foreign ministers with the participation of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and another meeting of the Arab ministers with European Union countries.
The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council will also hold a meeting with their American counterpart next Monday.
Recognition of the Palestinian state is one of the main topics on the agenda of the meetings, added the source.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan revealed on Monday that talks have begun to circulate within the corridors of the European Union toward recognizing the Palestinian state.
Blinken’s Seventh Visit
Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, is visiting the region for the seventh time since the outbreak of the war in Gaza.
He is expected to meet with Arab and regional officials, in addition to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, according to the source.

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Security Council Resolution Condemning Iran’s Attacks on the Gulf, Jordan

The Saudi flag with its great connotations that refer to unification, justice, strength, growth and prosperity (SPA)
The Saudi flag with its great connotations that refer to unification, justice, strength, growth and prosperity (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Security Council Resolution Condemning Iran’s Attacks on the Gulf, Jordan

The Saudi flag with its great connotations that refer to unification, justice, strength, growth and prosperity (SPA)
The Saudi flag with its great connotations that refer to unification, justice, strength, growth and prosperity (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2817, which was submitted by the Kingdom together with Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Jordan.

The resolution strongly condemns the dreadful attacks carried out by Iran against the territories of the Gulf States and Jordan, and affirms that these actions constitute a violation of international law and pose a serious threat to international peace and security.

Saudi Arabia expressed its support for the resolution’s clauses, particularly its condemnation of attacks on residential areas and civilian objects, the resulting civilian casualties, and the damage inflicted on civilian infrastructure. Saudi Arabia also reaffirmed its solidarity with the affected countries and their peoples.

The Saudi Ministry highlighted the broad international backing for the resolution, as well as the widespread global condemnation of these flagrant Iranian attacks. It called for their immediate and unconditional cessation and urged an end to any form of provocation or threats against neighboring states, including actions carried out through proxy actors.

The Kingdom reaffirmed the principles outlined in the resolution and stressed that it retains its full right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and to deter further aggression, in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.

 

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UN Security Council Condemns Iranian Attacks on the Gulf

The Security Council during its meeting on Wednesday (EPA)
The Security Council during its meeting on Wednesday (EPA)
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UN Security Council Condemns Iranian Attacks on the Gulf

The Security Council during its meeting on Wednesday (EPA)
The Security Council during its meeting on Wednesday (EPA)

In a resolution supported by 135 UN member states, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday strongly condemned Iranian aggressions targeting Gulf states and Jordan, demanding that Tehran respects freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab in accordance with international laws.

On Wednesday, the 15-member Council adopted resolution 2817 by a vote of 13 in favor, including the US, France, UK, Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, Somalia, Bahrain, Columbia, the Republic of Congo, Latvia and Liberia, to none against, with 2 abstentions (China and Russia). The resolution was cosponsored by an extraordinary 135 other UN member states.

The resolution, drafted by Bahrain on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, reiterated its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.

It condemned in the “strongest terms the egregious attacks” by Iran against the territories of the mentioned countries and determined that such acts constitute a breach of international law and are a serious threat to international peace and security.

The resolution condemned assaults on residential areas and civilian objects, and expressed solidarity with the countries that have come under attack and their people.

It also demanded immediate cessation of all attacks by Iran against the GCC countries and Jordan and that Tehran “immediately and unconditionally” cease from any provocation or threats to neighboring states, including the use of proxies.

The resolution called upon Iran to refrain immediately from any actions or threats and to comply fully with its obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, particularly regarding the protection of civilians and civilian objects in armed conflict.

Additionally, it reaffirmed that the exercise of navigational rights and freedoms by merchant and commercial vessels, in accordance with international law, must be respected, particularly around critical maritime routes, and took note of the right of member states, in accordance with international law, to “defend their vessels from attacks and provocations, including those that undermine navigational rights and freedoms.”

The resolution condemned any actions or threats by Iran aimed at closing, obstructing, or otherwise interfering with international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, or threatening maritime security in the Bab al-Mandab.

It warned that any attempt to impede lawful passage or freedom of navigation in these international waterways constitutes a serious threat to international peace.

After the vote, Bahrain’s ambassador to the UN, Jamal Alrowaiei, expressed his “deepest gratitude” on behalf of the GCC.

“The fact that 135 countries co-sponsored this resolution bears witness to a collective conscience of just how dangerous Iran’s attacks are against the GCC and Jordan,” Alrowaiei told the Security Council.

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Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Regional Security in Calls with Korean, Romanian, and Turkish Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
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Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Regional Security in Calls with Korean, Romanian, and Turkish Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held a series of phone calls with several defense counterparts to discuss the latest regional developments and their implications for security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency said Thursday.

During a call with Korean Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-back, the two sides condemned the brutal Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and reviewed the latest developments in the region and their implications for regional and international security and stability.

In a separate call with Romanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Radu Miruta, the ministers condemned the criminal Iranian attacks against Saudi Arabia and discussed the ongoing regional escalation and its impact on security and stability in the region and beyond.

The Saudi Minister also held a telephone conversation with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, during which the two sides condemned Iran’s aggression against Saudi Arabia, as well as hostile Iranian attacks targeting Türkiye.

They also discussed the repercussions of the ongoing escalation in the region on regional and international security and affirmed solidarity in measures aimed at safeguarding the security and stability of their countries.