Saudi-Greek Air Maneuvers Kick Off

 Fighter jets participating in the Falcon Eye 3 Air Drill flying over the Mediterranean Sea (SPA)
Fighter jets participating in the Falcon Eye 3 Air Drill flying over the Mediterranean Sea (SPA)
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Saudi-Greek Air Maneuvers Kick Off

 Fighter jets participating in the Falcon Eye 3 Air Drill flying over the Mediterranean Sea (SPA)
Fighter jets participating in the Falcon Eye 3 Air Drill flying over the Mediterranean Sea (SPA)

The Falcon Eye 3 Air Drill between the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) and the Greek Air Force was launched at the Souda Air Base on the Greek island of Crete on Saturday.

The drill began with a ground study, which organized and unified the tactics of the Saudi and Greek air crews, and was followed by joint training flights in the sky above the Mediterranean Sea.

Commander of the Air Force Group Colonel Khalifa al-Enezi said that the maneuvers focus on implementing several operations, including offensive and defensive counterair and air support missions.

They also focus on training in advanced electronic warfare environments, which play a significant role in air battles, and exchanging expertise with the participating air forces.

Preparations for the maneuvers were carried out with the highest level of professionalism, Enezi stressed, noting that all the safety measures were also taken to reflect the excellence of the RSAF.



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."