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King of Bahrain Issues Royal Decree Pardoning 457 Prisoners

File photo: Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister in the capital Manama, on May 31, 2022. (Russian Foreign Ministry/AFP)
File photo: Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister in the capital Manama, on May 31, 2022. (Russian Foreign Ministry/AFP)
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King of Bahrain Issues Royal Decree Pardoning 457 Prisoners

File photo: Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister in the capital Manama, on May 31, 2022. (Russian Foreign Ministry/AFP)
File photo: Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister in the capital Manama, on May 31, 2022. (Russian Foreign Ministry/AFP)

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa pardoned 457 prisoners Wednesday night to mark his 25th anniversary as the nation's ruler.
Bahrain news agency said: “The royal pardon reflects HM the King’s dedication to fostering social cohesion and upholding the principles of justice and the rule of law. It also aims to balance legal accountability with the humanitarian and social circumstances of the inmates, providing them with an opportunity to reintegrate into society. This approach aligns with Bahrain’s commitment to human rights and its prominent standing within the region.”
In April, King Hamad pardoned 1,584 prisoners, including prisoners convicted of triggering chaos.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Plans to Displace Palestinians from Gaza

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Plans to Displace Palestinians from Gaza

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Plans to Displace Palestinians from Gaza

Saudi Arabia condemned on Monday Israel’s announcement of the establishment of an agency that aims to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, as well as the approval of the separation of 13 illegal settlement neighborhoods in the West Bank in preparation for legitimizing them as settlements.

The Kingdom reiterated its firm rejection of Israel’s continuous violations of international law and international humanitarian law, said the Foreign Ministry.

It stressed that lasting and just peace cannot be achieved without the Palestinian people obtaining their legitimate rights in accordance with international resolutions and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.