Saudi Arabia Calls for Activation of Int’l Accountability Mechanisms Against Israeli violations

Saudi Arabia called for the protection of civilians isolated across the occupied Palestinian territories. Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia called for the protection of civilians isolated across the occupied Palestinian territories. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Calls for Activation of Int’l Accountability Mechanisms Against Israeli violations

Saudi Arabia called for the protection of civilians isolated across the occupied Palestinian territories. Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia called for the protection of civilians isolated across the occupied Palestinian territories. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly denounced “the ongoing genocidal massacres against the Palestinian people by the Israeli military,” including the recent targeting of displaced persons' camps in Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip.

The Kingdom has reiterated its call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, as well as for the protection of civilians isolated across the occupied Palestinian territories.

The Ministry called for the need “to activate international accountability mechanisms against ongoing Israeli violations of international humanitarian law and legitimate international resolutions.”



Saudi National Center for Meteorology Warns of Heavy Rain in Makkah

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
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Saudi National Center for Meteorology Warns of Heavy Rain in Makkah

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology warned on Friday of heavy rains in Makkah and Al-Jumum Governorate including the centers of Rahat and Madrakah.

The rain will be accompanied by strong winds, lack of horizontal visibility, hail, torrents, and thunderstorms.

It said the weather conditions will continue until Friday night.

Meanwhile, the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, in cooperation with other government agencies working in the Grand Mosque, intensified cleaning and drying of the Mataf area (circumambulation track) after the rainfall witnessed in Makkah on Thursday to ensure the safety and security of worshippers and Umrah performers.

The authority mobilized more than 200 supervisors and observers, 4,000 workers, and more than 500 pieces of equipment to deal with the rain.

To ensure the thoroughness of the cleaning process, water suction and washing equipment were strategically distributed both inside and outside the Grand Mosque.