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GCC Welcomes UN Resolution Seeking ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Aid Obligations in Palestinian Territories

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
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GCC Welcomes UN Resolution Seeking ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Aid Obligations in Palestinian Territories

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed his appreciation for the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of a resolution introduced by the Kingdom of Norway, in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several other nations. The resolution calls for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel's legal obligations regarding the actions of the United Nations and other states in their support of Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territories.
According to a press release issued by the GCC General Secretariat on Saturday, Albudaiwi highlighted that the adoption of this resolution clearly underscores the international consensus in favor of supporting the Palestinian people as they confront the challenges they face. He emphasized that the resolution reaffirms global backing for the legitimate right of Palestinians to self-determination and to establish an independent state, ensuring the protection and respect of all their fundamental rights, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Albudaiwi also emphasized the final statement issued by the 45th GCC Supreme Council in December 2024, which reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian cause and called for an end to the Israeli occupation. He reiterated the GCC's unwavering support for Palestinian sovereignty over all occupied territories and urged all nations to complete the procedures for recognizing the State of Palestine.
Additionally, Albudaiwi called for urgent collective action to secure a lasting solution that guarantees the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international resolutions.

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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Agree on Need to Prevent Further Regional Escalation

Prince Faisal bin Farhan during the meeting of the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee in Cairo last Sunday (Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
Prince Faisal bin Farhan during the meeting of the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee in Cairo last Sunday (Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Agree on Need to Prevent Further Regional Escalation

Prince Faisal bin Farhan during the meeting of the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee in Cairo last Sunday (Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
Prince Faisal bin Farhan during the meeting of the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee in Cairo last Sunday (Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Saudi Arabia and Egypt have reaffirmed the importance of continued coordination between the two nations to de-escalate tensions in the region and prevent further instability.
This came during a phone call between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, during which they discussed the latest developments in Gaza and the Red Sea.
According to a statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, the call aimed to follow up on the outcomes of recent meetings of the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee on Gaza, which were hosted in Cairo. The ministers also discussed the committee’s continued efforts to engage with international stakeholders in line with the resolutions of the Cairo emergency summit.
The conversation covered the ongoing Egyptian-Qatari mediation efforts to solidify a ceasefire, ensure a return to the January 19 agreement, and implement its three phases. They also coordinated with the United States and discussed the Arab-Islamic plan for early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza.
Additionally, the two ministers consulted on the committee’s future diplomatic efforts with international parties.
During its meeting in Cairo last Sunday, which included European participation, the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee called for the resumption of the Gaza truce negotiations and the immediate implementation of the ceasefire agreement. The committee also reaffirmed its rejection of forced displacement and urged the international community to mobilize resources for the upcoming Gaza reconstruction support conference.
The committee reviewed the latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, with participants expressing deep concern over the collapse of the ceasefire in Gaza and the resulting large-scale civilian casualties due to recent airstrikes.
Meeting participants condemned the resumption of hostilities, attacks on civilians, and the targeting of civilian infrastructure. They called for the immediate and full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, including the release of hostages and detainees.
The January 19 agreement, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, had initially brought a temporary halt to hostilities before the recent escalation.