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Qatar Rejects ‘Provocative’ Statements Issued by Netanyahu's Office

Majed al-Ansari, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson. (Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Majed al-Ansari, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson. (Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
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Qatar Rejects ‘Provocative’ Statements Issued by Netanyahu's Office

Majed al-Ansari, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson. (Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Majed al-Ansari, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson. (Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Qatar strongly rejected on Saturday what it described as “provocative” Israeli statements made by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Majed al-Ansari, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said the “Israeli statements fall short of the most basic standards of political and moral responsibility”.
He added: "Picturing the ongoing aggression in Gaza as a defense of civilization brings back rhetorics used by regimes throughout history to justify their crimes under false pretenses”.
Earlier, Netanyahu’s office called on Qatar, a key mediator between Israel and the Hamas group in Gaza, to "stop playing both sides with its double talk and decide if it's on the side of civilization or if it's on the side of Hamas".

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Saudi Crown, German Chancellor Hold Talks in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Al-Yamamah Palace. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Al-Yamamah Palace. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown, German Chancellor Hold Talks in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Al-Yamamah Palace. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Al-Yamamah Palace. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday evening.

The two sides held an official meeting during which they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, areas of cooperation, and opportunities to further develop them across various sectors.

They also discussed the latest regional and international developments and the efforts being made in this regard.

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Palestinian President Applauds Saudi Arabia's Stance on Palestine

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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Palestinian President Applauds Saudi Arabia's Stance on Palestine

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas commended the steadfast positions of both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Türkiye in supporting the Palestinian people’s rights to freedom and independence.

He welcomed the joint statement issued at the conclusion of the Turkish president’s visit to the Kingdom, which reaffirmed the positions of Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on the Palestinian cause, SPA reported.

The statement emphasized the necessity of consolidating the ceasefire, ending the occupation of Gaza, enabling the Palestinian National Authority to resume its responsibilities in the Gaza Strip, and ensuring the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international law and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.

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Saudi Minister of Defense Meets with Emir of Qatar

The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to address them, as well as topics of mutual interest - SPA
The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to address them, as well as topics of mutual interest - SPA
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Saudi Minister of Defense Meets with Emir of Qatar

The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to address them, as well as topics of mutual interest - SPA
The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to address them, as well as topics of mutual interest - SPA

Under the directives of the leadership, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani today at the Emiri Diwan in Doha, SPA reported.

During the meeting, the minister conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the Emir of Qatar. He also conveyed their wishes for further progress and prosperity to the government and people of Qatar.

In turn, Sheikh Tamim reciprocated with his greetings and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH the Crown Prince.

The meeting reviewed the strong relations between the two brotherly nations. The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to address them, as well as topics of mutual interest.

From the Saudi side, the meeting was attended by Advisor to the Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif.

From the Qatari side, attendees included Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, and Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi.