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Arab Quartet Urges Qatar to Abandon Support for Terrorist Groups

Arab Quartet Urges Qatar to Abandon Support for Terrorist Groups
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Arab Quartet Urges Qatar to Abandon Support for Terrorist Groups

Arab Quartet Urges Qatar to Abandon Support for Terrorist Groups

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the UAE, the member states that make up the Arab quartet, have called on Doha to abandon its policy of supporting terrorist organizations by providing extremists with platforms to spread their message.

Qatar, according to the quartet, has been granting extremists a chance to appear on its media networks and propagate their ideology.

This demand was echoed in a joint letter, which Asharq Al-Awsat obtained a copy of, written by the UN permanent representatives of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the UAE and given to the president of the UN Security Council.

The letter comes in response to false claims made by the Qatari UN permanent representative before the UNSC and other international organizations and agencies.

The quartet representatives, in the letter, said that measures taken by their states against Doha were in response to Qatar's continued support for terrorism, extremism and interference in the internal affairs of neighboring countries. They added that the measures were in full accordance with international law, noting that the statements made by the Qatari representative in front of dispute-resolving international bodies are misleading.

The representatives stressed that the governments of the quartet states have the utmost respect and appreciation for the people of Qatar.

The quartet demanded that Qatar honors its international obligations, including the 2013 Riyadh Agreement, its 2014 implementation mechanism, and the 2014 complementary Riyadh Agreement.

Condemning Doha giving extremists the chance to spread their message through state-owned media platforms, the quartet also called on the Gulf state to abandon its policy of supporting extremism, terrorist groups and foreign interference in neighboring countries.

Emphasizing that quartet states remain open and ready to reach a sustainable and honest diplomatic solution to the Qatari crisis, the representatives underlined that Doha’s behavior and refusal to address its support for terrorist groups continues to prevent a peaceful settlement of the conflict.

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Bahrain Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Urges Decisive Security Council Measures

A view of Bahrain's capital Manama. (Getty Images)
A view of Bahrain's capital Manama. (Getty Images)
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Bahrain Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Urges Decisive Security Council Measures

A view of Bahrain's capital Manama. (Getty Images)
A view of Bahrain's capital Manama. (Getty Images)

Bahrain strongly condemned on Wednesday continued attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militia on civilian, economic, and vital facilities in Saudi Arabia.

A Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement denounced the militia's missile and drone launches toward Riyadh, Dhahran, Khamis Mushait and other areas, describing them as “a dangerous escalation, a flagrant violation of international law, international humanitarian law and the UN Charter, and a threat to civilian lives and regional security and stability.”

The ministry reaffirmed Bahrain's “full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its full support for all measures that Saudi Arabia takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability and protect citizens and residents.”

Bahrain underscored Saudi Arabia's inherent right to self-defense under Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations.

It stressed that Saudi Arabia's security and stability are integral to Bahrain's security and that of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.

The statement reiterated Bahrain's call for the United Nations Security Council to take decisive measures to halt repeated Houthi terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civilian objects in Saudi Arabia, hold those responsible and their supporters accountable.

It urged it to ensure the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions, thereby protecting civilians, ensuring the safety and security of air and maritime navigation, safeguarding energy supplies and global trade, and preserving regional and international peace and security.

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Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Italian Counterpart Condemning Houthi Attacks on Kingdom

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Italian Counterpart Condemning Houthi Attacks on Kingdom

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Wednesday a telephone call from his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, who expressed his country's condemnation of the brutal Houthi attacks against the Kingdom.

He underlined Italy's solidarity with the Kingdom and support for the measures it takes to safeguard its security.

He also underscored his country's gratitude to the Saudi authorities for their efforts to ensure the safety of residents in the Kingdom, including Italian nationals.

The FMs discussed regional and international developments and efforts to ensure the safety and freedom of maritime navigation through the Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb Straits, facilitating the smooth flow of international trade and preserving regional security and stability.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Colombia’s Opening of Embassy in Jerusalem

Diplomats watch regards from Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella (on screen) during a ceremony marking the opening of Colombia's new embassy in Jerusalem, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem, Israel, 14 October 2026. (EPA)
Diplomats watch regards from Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella (on screen) during a ceremony marking the opening of Colombia's new embassy in Jerusalem, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem, Israel, 14 October 2026. (EPA)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Colombia’s Opening of Embassy in Jerusalem

Diplomats watch regards from Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella (on screen) during a ceremony marking the opening of Colombia's new embassy in Jerusalem, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem, Israel, 14 October 2026. (EPA)
Diplomats watch regards from Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella (on screen) during a ceremony marking the opening of Colombia's new embassy in Jerusalem, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem, Israel, 14 October 2026. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia condemned on Wednesday Colombia’s opening of its embassy in Jerusalem.

A Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement said the Kingdom deemed the move “a flagrant violation of international law and relevant international legitimacy resolutions and a direct infringement of the legal and historical status of the occupied city.”

“The Kingdom stresses that this step contradicts the established international position regarding the legal and historical status of Jerusalem,” it added.

“It reiterates its call to the international community, including the UN Security Council and all concerned parties, to uphold their legal and moral responsibilities and to take urgent action to halt the illegal Israeli policies aimed at imposing a new reality by force and undermining prospects for achieving a just and lasting peace,” it said.

The Arab League also condemned Colombia’s move, describing it as a violation of relevant international resolutions. It said the move disregards the legal and political status of East Jerusalem, which is part of the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 and the capital of the State of Palestine. 

It warned of the repercussions of the move, which was taken despite repeated warnings and communications with the Colombian side.  

The decision runs counter to the international consensus on Jerusalem and infringes upon the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people, it added. 

The legal status of Jerusalem cannot be altered through unilateral measures or diplomatic decisions that violate international law, it declared. 

It cited UN Security Council Resolution 478, which rejected measures aimed at altering the character and status of Jerusalem and called on states to withdraw their diplomatic missions from the city.  

It also cited Resolution 2334, which affirmed that changes to the June 4, 1967 borders, including those concerning Jerusalem, would not be recognized unless agreed upon by the parties through negotiations. 

The Arab League stressed that relevant international resolutions, including those of the UN General Assembly, form the basis for addressing the issue of Jerusalem.  

“Unilateral measures affecting the city's legal or political status undermine peace efforts and weaken prospects for a just and lasting settlement based on the two-state solution,” it warned. 

The Arab League called on Colombia to reconsider and reverse its decision and adhere to the principles of the UN Charter, international law, and relevant international resolutions. It emphasized that respecting Jerusalem's legal status is an international responsibility and that unilateral measures serve neither peace nor stability.