Saudi Arabia Slams Israeli Officials, Settlers for Storming Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

Visitors walk next to the Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City January 3, 2023. (Reuters)
Visitors walk next to the Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City January 3, 2023. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia Slams Israeli Officials, Settlers for Storming Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

Visitors walk next to the Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City January 3, 2023. (Reuters)
Visitors walk next to the Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City January 3, 2023. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Tuesday Israeli officials and settlers for storming the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

The Foreign Ministry slammed the blatant and repeated violations committed at the holy site by Israeli officials and settlers.

It underscored the importance of respecting religious sanctities, reiterating the Kingdom's warning of the repercussions of the ongoing violations of international law and the historical status of the city of Jerusalem.

Such violations could provoke millions of Muslims around the world, particularly in light of current war on Gaza and the plight of the Palestinian people.

The Kingdom reiterated its call for the international community to assume its responsibility in halting the ongoing Israeli violations of international law and relevant international resolutions.



Saudi, Algerian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf in Antalya. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf in Antalya. SPA
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Saudi, Algerian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf in Antalya. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf in Antalya. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest developments in the region in addition to issues of common interest.


Saudi FM Participates in Quadrilateral Ministerial Meeting in Antalya

This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Foreign Ministry on April 17, 2026, shows Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (2nd R), Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud (R), Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty (L) and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd L) poses family photo during the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) in Antalya. (Photo by Turkish Foreign Ministery Press Service / TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY / AFP) CLIENTS
This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Foreign Ministry on April 17, 2026, shows Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (2nd R), Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud (R), Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty (L) and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd L) poses family photo during the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) in Antalya. (Photo by Turkish Foreign Ministery Press Service / TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY / AFP) CLIENTS
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Saudi FM Participates in Quadrilateral Ministerial Meeting in Antalya

This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Foreign Ministry on April 17, 2026, shows Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (2nd R), Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud (R), Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty (L) and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd L) poses family photo during the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) in Antalya. (Photo by Turkish Foreign Ministery Press Service / TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY / AFP) CLIENTS
This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Foreign Ministry on April 17, 2026, shows Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (2nd R), Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud (R), Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty (L) and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd L) poses family photo during the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) in Antalya. (Photo by Turkish Foreign Ministery Press Service / TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY / AFP) CLIENTS

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated in Antalya on Saturday in a meeting attended by Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and their Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan.

The ministers discussed the latest regional developments, including support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts and its endeavors to reach a permanent ceasefire between Iran and the United States, thereby contributing to de-escalation, and sparing the region and the world the serious security and economic repercussions of war.


GCC Secretary-General Meets with Swiss FM in Türkiye

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Meets with Swiss FM in Türkiye

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi met on Friday with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in Antalya, Türkiye, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

During the meeting, they discussed several regional and international issues, including the recent Iranian attacks on GCC states and their serious implications for regional security and stability, as well as the regional and global economy.

The secretary-general expressed appreciation for Switzerland’s supportive stance toward the GCC position on these attacks.

Cassis reaffirmed his country’s condemnation of the Iranian attacks and its support for all measures taken by GCC states. He also expressed condolences for the loss of lives and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Both sides stressed the importance of strengthening political coordination under the memorandum of understanding between the GCC and Switzerland, contributing to security, stability, prosperity, and development for the two sides.