GCC Slams Israel for Allowing Extremists to Parade through Jerusalem's Old City

A Palestinian man waves his national flag as Israelis mark Jerusalem Day, an Israeli holiday celebrating the capture of the Old City during the 1967 Mideast war, outside Jerusalem's Old City, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP)
A Palestinian man waves his national flag as Israelis mark Jerusalem Day, an Israeli holiday celebrating the capture of the Old City during the 1967 Mideast war, outside Jerusalem's Old City, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP)
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GCC Slams Israel for Allowing Extremists to Parade through Jerusalem's Old City

A Palestinian man waves his national flag as Israelis mark Jerusalem Day, an Israeli holiday celebrating the capture of the Old City during the 1967 Mideast war, outside Jerusalem's Old City, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP)
A Palestinian man waves his national flag as Israelis mark Jerusalem Day, an Israeli holiday celebrating the capture of the Old City during the 1967 Mideast war, outside Jerusalem's Old City, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP)

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf condemned on Sunday Israel for allowing extremists and members of the Israeli Knesset to storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of the Israeli police.

He warned that the development could lead to a security flareup, especially in wake of nationalists holding a provocative march in occupied Jerusalem.

He slammed the rally, which he said was a flagrant violation and dangerous escalation.

Al-Hajraf underscored the importance of Israel respecting the historical, legal and religious status of Jerusalem.

He called on the international community to shoulder its responsibility to preserve the safety of Al-Aqsa mosque and respecting its commitments.



Saudi Interior Ministry Highlights Successful Efforts at Countering Narcotics

Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood. (SPA)
Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Ministry Highlights Successful Efforts at Countering Narcotics

Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood. (SPA)
Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood. (SPA)

Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood, said on Tuesday that the Kingdom implemented a comprehensive security campaign that successfully dealt with drug-related crimes.
He said the campaign entailed coordinated security plans involving all concerned parties.
Dawood, who led the Kingdom's delegation to the 2nd Baghdad International Conference on Countering Narcotics 2024 held in Iraq on Monday, stressed the need to strengthen efforts among the participating nations to control the spread of narcotics and to discuss mechanisms to stop drug trafficking.
He emphasized that countering smuggling and drug trafficking fall in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 top priorities.
Dawood highlighted the Kingdom's commitment to dealing with the dangers posed by drugs to the security and stability of society by harnessing national capabilities to raise the society's awareness to this threat.