OIC Condemns Israel’s Attack on a School Housing Displaced People in Gaza

OIC Condemns Israel’s Attack on a School Housing Displaced People in Gaza
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OIC Condemns Israel’s Attack on a School Housing Displaced People in Gaza

OIC Condemns Israel’s Attack on a School Housing Displaced People in Gaza

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned in the strongest terms Israel’s continued crimes of genocide it is committing in the Gaza Strip, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.OIC denounced Israel’s most recent bombing of a UNRWA school housing thousands of displaced people in the Nuseirat camp, resulting in the death and injury of dozens.In a press release, OIC said these crimes constitute a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, the Geneva Conventions, and resolutions issued by the International Court of Justice. The Jeddah-based organization also called for the necessity of investigating this crime and all war crimes committed by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip, including targeting UNRWA employees and facilities, displaced persons in its headquarters, and health and humanitarian workers. It stressed the need to prosecute and hold the perpetrators accountable.The OIC also called on the international community to assume its responsibilities towards putting an end to Israel’s brutal aggression targeting civilians, the displaced, hospitals, schools, buildings and places of worship.

It also renewed calls for the necessity of delivering humanitarian and medical aid adequately and sustainably to all parts of the Gaza Strip.The OIC also called on the relevant international justice institutions to take the necessary measures and hold those responsible for the violations and crimes committed by Israel accountable.



Saudi, Jordanian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA file)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA file)
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Saudi, Jordanian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA file)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA file)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Tuesday a telephone call from Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and FM Ayman Safadi.

They discussed the latest developments in the region, as well as continued bilateral coordination and consultation in this regard.


Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Attack on Khartoum Airport

Khartoum International Airport ground workers greet the first domestic Sudan Airways flight landing from Port Sudan, in Khartoum, Sudan, on Feb. 1, 2026. (AP)
Khartoum International Airport ground workers greet the first domestic Sudan Airways flight landing from Port Sudan, in Khartoum, Sudan, on Feb. 1, 2026. (AP)
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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Attack on Khartoum Airport

Khartoum International Airport ground workers greet the first domestic Sudan Airways flight landing from Port Sudan, in Khartoum, Sudan, on Feb. 1, 2026. (AP)
Khartoum International Airport ground workers greet the first domestic Sudan Airways flight landing from Port Sudan, in Khartoum, Sudan, on Feb. 1, 2026. (AP)

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Tuesday an attack on Khartoum airport in the Sudanese capital.

The Kingdom reiterated “its firm stance calling for the preservation of Sudan’s unity, legitimate institutions, the resources of its brotherly people, and its security and stability. It also stresses the importance of keeping civilian and vital facilities out of the conflict, said a Foreign Ministry statement.

The Kingdom called on the parties to de-escalate the situation, immediately halt violations, and respect the commitments made in the Jeddah Declaration signed on May 11, 2023, including the protection of civilians and civilian facilities and compliance with international humanitarian law.

The Kingdom also “called on Sudan’s neighboring countries to respect Sudan’s sovereignty and independence and to prevent their territories from being used as a launch point for these attacks.”

The Sudanese government accused Ethiopia of being behind recent drone attacks on sites including Khartoum airport and recalled its ambassador on Tuesday.

In response, Ethiopia’s foreign ministry issued a statement saying it “rejects (the) baseless accusations.”

A military spokesperson in Sudan said the government has evidence of four drone strikes since March 1 originating from neighboring Ethiopia’s Bahir Dar airport.

An attack on Monday targeted the Khartoum airport.


UAE Air Defenses ‘Actively Engaging’ Iran Missiles, Drones

 The United Arab Emirates flag flies in front of the Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai. (Reuters file photo)
The United Arab Emirates flag flies in front of the Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai. (Reuters file photo)
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UAE Air Defenses ‘Actively Engaging’ Iran Missiles, Drones

 The United Arab Emirates flag flies in front of the Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai. (Reuters file photo)
The United Arab Emirates flag flies in front of the Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai. (Reuters file photo)

The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday its air defenses were engaging missiles and drones coming from Iran for the second consecutive day, weeks into a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war.

"UAE air defense systems are actively engaging with missiles and UAV threats," the defense ministry said in a statement on X, adding that they had "come from Iran".

On Monday, an Iranian drone attack caused a fire, injuring three people at an energy installation in Fujairah, close to the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway that is the focus of tensions between the US and Iran.

Fujairah is the UAE's main oil export terminal bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.

The oil-rich UAE has borne the brunt of Tehran's retaliation, having been targeted by more than 2,800 missiles and drones during the war.