GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Extremist Minister

Muslim worshippers walk in front of the Dome of the Rock ahead of Friday prayer in the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem's Old City February 9, 2024. (Reuters)
Muslim worshippers walk in front of the Dome of the Rock ahead of Friday prayer in the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem's Old City February 9, 2024. (Reuters)
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GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Extremist Minister

Muslim worshippers walk in front of the Dome of the Rock ahead of Friday prayer in the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem's Old City February 9, 2024. (Reuters)
Muslim worshippers walk in front of the Dome of the Rock ahead of Friday prayer in the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem's Old City February 9, 2024. (Reuters)

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has strongly condemned the intrusion of an extremist minister from the Israeli occupation government into Al-Aqsa Mosque.
According to a press release issued by the GCC Secretariat General, Secretary General Albudaiwi stated that the continuation of these illegal practices in the Palestinian territories represents a blatant provocation of the feelings of Muslims around the world and a flagrant violation of the rights of the Palestinian people.
"This reflects the Israeli occupation forces' deliberate disregard for all international laws and humanitarian charters and threatens the security and stability of the region," he pointed out, SPA reported.
Albudaiwi affirmed that encroaching on the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Islamic holy sites and terrorising civilians has become a normal practice for the Israeli occupation government.
He stressed that this government does not respect international laws and regulations, does not believe in human rights, and pursues arrogant and inhumane policies that contradict the fundamental principles of justice and humanitarian values.

"This requires serious, prompt, and effective international action to guarantee the protection of the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights."



Saudi Defense Minister, UAE President Discuss Regional Developments

Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. SPA
Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. SPA
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Saudi Defense Minister, UAE President Discuss Regional Developments

Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. SPA
Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. SPA

Upon directives from the Saudi leadership, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Prince Khalid conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and their wishes of continued progress and prosperity for the UAE.

The UAE president thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, and, in turn, conveyed his greetings to them.

The meeting focused on the relations between the two countries and on developments in the region and the world.

UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and President of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and several other high-ranking officials attended the meeting.