International Organizations, States Condemn Attack on Salam Palace in Saudi Arabia

Al- Salam Palace
Al- Salam Palace
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International Organizations, States Condemn Attack on Salam Palace in Saudi Arabia

Al- Salam Palace
Al- Salam Palace

A number of countries and international organizations have condemned the attack on a checkpoint belonging to the Saudi Royal Guard at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Sunday which resulted in the death of two security men and the injury of other security personnel.

Bahrain, for its part, strongly condemned the attack. The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.

"The Kingdom of Bahrain stands by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its fight against all forms of terrorism and all those who support and fund it. It also stresses its support to all measures taken by Saudi Arabia to preserve its security and stability,” the ministry said in a statement.

“The ministry reiterates Bahrain's firm stance that rejects violence, extremism and terrorism, and calls for collective international efforts to eliminate this phenomenon."

Kuwait strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a checkpoint of the Saudi Royal Guard, reaffirmed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, and backed all measures undertaken by Riyadh authorities to defend national security and stability.

It renewed its principled stand against all forms of terrorism, calling for concerted international efforts to combat terrorism.

The Sultanate of Oman also condemned the terrorist attack, and a statement issued by Oman’s Foreign Ministry stressed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia to protect its security from the scourge of violence and terrorism.

In this context, Egypt has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.

A statement released by the Foreign Ministry on Sunday expressed Egypt's deep condolences to the families of the victims and wishes of a speedy recovery to the injured.

The statement stressed Egypt's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in terms of the steps taken to abort terrorist schemes and protect citizens.

The United Arab Emirates and Turkey also condemned the attack, and their foreign ministries stressed, in the statements they have issued, their full support for Riyadh in its fight against terrorism in all its forms.

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the terrorist attack on an external security outpost at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.

OIC Secretary-General Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed al-Othaimeen offered his sincere condolences to the families of the martyrs, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

Othaimeen affirmed the OIC's solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of terrorism aimed at destabilizing the Kingdom's security and stability.

He also expressed support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to confront the schemes of terrorist organizations and groups, in order to safeguard its security and stability and the safety of its citizens.



Saudi Foreign Minister, Slovak Deputy Prime Minister Sign General Cooperation Agreement

The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields - SPA
The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields - SPA
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Saudi Foreign Minister, Slovak Deputy Prime Minister Sign General Cooperation Agreement

The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields - SPA
The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields - SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh Monday Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Slovak Republic Robert Kaliňák.

They reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in a manner that serves their mutual interests and discussed regional and international developments, SPA reported.

The two sides signed a general cooperation agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Slovak Republic, aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various fields.


Khalid bin Salman Visits Saudi Interior Ministry Pavilion at World Defense Show

Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making. SPA
Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making. SPA
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Khalid bin Salman Visits Saudi Interior Ministry Pavilion at World Defense Show

Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making. SPA
Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making. SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz visited the Ministry of Interior's pavilion at the World Defense Show, held in Riyadh.

Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making, command and control, and predictive intelligence, all aimed at protecting residents across the Kingdom.

During his tour, he explored how the ministry is advancing proactive security and efficient emergency management through innovative technical solutions.

The tour also underscored the role of the unified security operations centers (911) in the national response system and the ministry's commitment to international partnerships in security and smart systems.


OIC Condemns Israeli Cabinet's Legalization of Settlements

 Israeli soldier points his weapon towards the camera, during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)
Israeli soldier points his weapon towards the camera, during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)
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OIC Condemns Israeli Cabinet's Legalization of Settlements

 Israeli soldier points his weapon towards the camera, during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)
Israeli soldier points his weapon towards the camera, during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned on Monday the Israeli cabinet’s approval of measures that aim to deepen Israeli control over the occupied West Bank and weaken the already limited powers of the Palestinian Authority.

The OIC said Israel’s “colonial settlement policy constitutes a war crime and a flagrant violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, foremost among which is Security Council Resolution 2334 and the legal opinion issued by the International Court of Justice.”

It renewed its call on the international community, particularly the Security Council, “to shoulder its responsibilities and take immediate action to put an end to all crimes and violations committed by Israel against the Palestinian people, their land, and their holy sites.”

The office of Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in a statement announced the decisions that would make it easier for Jewish settlers to force Palestinians to give up land, adding that “we will continue to bury the idea of a Palestinian state.”

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a statement called the decision “dangerous” and an “open Israeli attempt to legalize settlement expansion” and land confiscation. He called for the United States and UN Security Council to intervene immediately.

The decision was announced a few days before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington about Iran and other matters.

The measures announced Sunday include canceling a prohibition on sales of West Bank land to Israeli Jews, declassifying West Bank land registry records to ease land acquisition, transferring construction planning at religious and other sensitive sites in the volatile city of Hebron to Israeli authorities, and allowing Israeli enforcement of environmental and archaeological matters in Palestinian-administered areas.

The measures also would revive a committee that would allow the state of Israel to make “proactive” land purchases in the territory — “a step intended to guarantee land reserves for settlement for generations to come.”