GCC Condemns Israeli Settlers’ Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

A view of the Dome of Rock at the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound during the first Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan in Jerusalem's old city, 24 March 2023. (EPA)
A view of the Dome of Rock at the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound during the first Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan in Jerusalem's old city, 24 March 2023. (EPA)
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GCC Condemns Israeli Settlers’ Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

A view of the Dome of Rock at the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound during the first Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan in Jerusalem's old city, 24 March 2023. (EPA)
A view of the Dome of Rock at the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound during the first Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan in Jerusalem's old city, 24 March 2023. (EPA)

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned Israeli settlers’ storming of Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of Israeli forces.

He slammed Israeli violations during the holy month of Ramadan, saying they were a dangerous escalation, flagrant violation of international law and relevant resolutions and the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its holy sites, and a provocation of sentiments of Muslims across the globe.

He called on the international community to immediately intervene to stop the violations and intensify efforts to push the peace process forward.

He underscored the GCC’s firm position that prioritizes resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state according to the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.



Saudi FM Receives Moldovan Counterpart, ICRC President

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah welcomes Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah welcomes Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Receives Moldovan Counterpart, ICRC President

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah welcomes Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah welcomes Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Monday Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi.

They reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them in various fields. They also tackled regional and international developments.

A general agreement on cooperation between the two countries' governments was signed, which aims to strengthen bilateral coordination on topics of common interest.

Also on Monday, Prince Faisal received President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric.

They reviewed aspects of cooperation in the relief fields and discussed regional and international developments and humanitarian efforts exerted towards them.