MWL Condemns Israeli Government Remarks on Philadelphi Corridor 

24 January 2024, Palestinian Territories, Rafah: Palestinians stand near the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. (dpa)
24 January 2024, Palestinian Territories, Rafah: Palestinians stand near the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. (dpa)
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MWL Condemns Israeli Government Remarks on Philadelphi Corridor 

24 January 2024, Palestinian Territories, Rafah: Palestinians stand near the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. (dpa)
24 January 2024, Palestinian Territories, Rafah: Palestinians stand near the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. (dpa)

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned on Tuesday the Israeli government's remarks on the Philadelphia Corridor and “its futile attempts to justify its ongoing violations of international laws and norms.”

In a statement, MWL Secretary-General Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa denounced the “serious and continuing violations committed by the Israeli government”, its disregard for international laws and norms, and undermining of the good efforts to end the war.

It stressed its full solidarity with Egypt in confronting all Israeli allegations.

Al-Issa, who also is chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, renewed the MWL's urgent appeal to the international community “to adopt a firm and strict stand to end the horrific humanitarian tragedy endured by the Palestinian people and to consider effective and concrete measures to halt this ongoing, brutal aggression.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday rejected calls to soften his demand to keep troops in the southern Gazan border area as the price for a ceasefire deal, saying it was vital for Israel to control a key lifeline for Hamas.

The issue of the Philadelphi Corridor, on the southern edge of the Gaza Strip bordering Egypt, has been a major sticking point in efforts to secure a deal to halt the fighting in Gaza and return Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

Hamas has rejected any Israeli presence, while Netanyahu has insisted that Israel will not abandon the corridor, where Israeli troops have uncovered dozens of tunnels they say have been used to smuggle weapons and ammunition into Gaza.



First Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Syria to Aid Fire-affected Syrians in Latakia

This marks the 17th aircraft in the Saudi air bridge initiative, with this flight being the first dedicated to supporting the Syrian people - SPA
This marks the 17th aircraft in the Saudi air bridge initiative, with this flight being the first dedicated to supporting the Syrian people - SPA
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First Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Syria to Aid Fire-affected Syrians in Latakia

This marks the 17th aircraft in the Saudi air bridge initiative, with this flight being the first dedicated to supporting the Syrian people - SPA
This marks the 17th aircraft in the Saudi air bridge initiative, with this flight being the first dedicated to supporting the Syrian people - SPA

The first Saudi relief plane landed at Aleppo International Airport in Syria, carrying urgent relief aid, including shelter materials for those affected by wildfires in Latakia Governorate. This aircraft marks the beginning of the Saudi air bridge operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense.

In a statement to the SPA, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of KSrelief Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah noted that this humanitarian assistance reflects the spirit of brotherly and humanitarian solidarity that characterizes the government of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He noted that this marks the 17th aircraft in the Saudi air bridge initiative, with this flight being the first dedicated to supporting the Syrian people.

Dr. Al Rabeeah stressed that the Kingdom prioritizes humanitarian work as a core mission stemming from its noble values and long-standing generosity, and out of its belief that human dignity is a fundamental right for every individual on earth.

KSrelief also signed a cooperation agreement yesterday with the Syrian Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management to provide essential equipment, supplies, and machinery needed to combat wildfires in the town of Kassab, in Latakia Governorate. The agreement aims to enhance the rapid and effective response capacity through technical and logistical support for field firefighting teams.

These humanitarian efforts are part of the Kingdom's ongoing commitment, through KSrelief, to easing the suffering of those affected and fulfilling its substantial humanitarian role in aiding the needy and disaster-stricken people worldwide.