Saudi Arabia Underscores Principles of Dialogue, Coexistence

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Underscores Principles of Dialogue, Coexistence

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s stance that calls for spreading the principles of dialogue, tolerance and coexistence and shunning hatred and extremism.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

The ministers reviewed the latest regional and international developments, underlining the Kingdom’s call for tolerance and dialogue.

They were briefed on the messages received by King Salman and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, from the presidents of Gambia and Chad.

They reviewed the Kingdom’s latest efforts on the political and economic levels over the past week, most notably its role in bolstering international cooperation in various fields and finding innovative and joint solutions to global challenges.

The government hailed the Kingdom’s participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos where it highlighted the progress it has made in achieving Vision 2030.

Saudi officials at Davos also highlighted the Kingdom’s effective international contributions and initiatives aimed at supporting the stability and growth of the global economy.

The government underlined the outcomes of the 13th meeting of the Saudi-Swiss joint economic committee that was held in Zurich and the signing of agreements aimed at expanding cooperation between the countries and seizing opportunities in various fields.



OIC Condemns Israeli Bombing of Journalists' Tent in Gaza

A Palestinian journalist inspects the debris and damage after an Israeli strike hit a tent used by journalists in the southern city of Khan Younis on April 7, 2025. (AFP)
A Palestinian journalist inspects the debris and damage after an Israeli strike hit a tent used by journalists in the southern city of Khan Younis on April 7, 2025. (AFP)
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OIC Condemns Israeli Bombing of Journalists' Tent in Gaza

A Palestinian journalist inspects the debris and damage after an Israeli strike hit a tent used by journalists in the southern city of Khan Younis on April 7, 2025. (AFP)
A Palestinian journalist inspects the debris and damage after an Israeli strike hit a tent used by journalists in the southern city of Khan Younis on April 7, 2025. (AFP)

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned Israeli forces’ bombing of a journalists’ tent in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza.

One journalist was killed and several others were injured in the attack.

The OIC stated that the incident is a clear violation of press freedom and reflects Israel’s ongoing policy of suppressing the media, concealing its actions, and preventing the international community from accessing accurate information.

The organization held Israeli authorities fully responsible for the deaths of more than 210 journalists since the beginning of the military operation in Gaza Strip, which the OIC has described as genocide.

The OIC renewed its call on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to complete its investigations into all alleged crimes committed by Israel against civilians, including journalists who face targeted killings, arbitrary arrests, and physical assaults while performing their professional duties.

The organization also urged international bodies, particularly UNESCO, to take action to ensure accountability, uphold press freedom, and protect the safety of journalists working in the occupied Palestinian territories in accordance with international law.