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Fighter Jet Crashes During Training in Southern Saudi Arabia, Crew Dies

The advanced F-15SA was introduced to the Royal Saudi Air Force at the beginning of 2017. (SPA) 
The advanced F-15SA was introduced to the Royal Saudi Air Force at the beginning of 2017. (SPA) 
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Fighter Jet Crashes During Training in Southern Saudi Arabia, Crew Dies

The advanced F-15SA was introduced to the Royal Saudi Air Force at the beginning of 2017. (SPA) 
The advanced F-15SA was introduced to the Royal Saudi Air Force at the beginning of 2017. (SPA) 

An F-15SA Royal Saudi Air Force fighter jet crashed during a training mission in Khamis Mushait on Wednesday at 14:28, said the Saudi Ministry of Defense.

“May God have mercy on them, [I ask] the God Almighty to accept them from the righteous martyrs and to inspire their families and relatives patience and solace,” said the official spokesman for the Ministry of Defense Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki.

An investigation committee has begun probing the causes of the accident.

The advanced F-15SA was introduced to the Royal Saudi Air Force at the beginning of 2017 and it has high capability to attack ground targets precisely in any weather conditions, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and help pilots fly in the dark.

The maximum speed of the “Strike Eagle” jet is 2,655 km per hour and its maximum altitude is 18,200 meters. Its combat range is 1,840 km.

It also has an airframe with a lifetime of more than double the old models.

The jet has two weapon pods which aren’t found in previous models, in order to fortify its weapon payload and capabilities that include highly-developed radars to enable it to perform all tasks.

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Albudaiwi Praises International Coalition for a Two-State Solution to Grant Palestinians Their Legitimate Rights

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
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Albudaiwi Praises International Coalition for a Two-State Solution to Grant Palestinians Their Legitimate Rights

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, praised the launch of the International Coalition for a Two-State Solution, expressing hope that this coalition will help grant the Palestinian people their legitimate rights to establish their state and live in peace and security.
This statement was made during his speech at the ministerial meeting titled "The Situation in Gaza and Implementing the Two-State Solution as a Path to Just Peace," organized by the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the European Union, and Norway, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA.
Albudaiwi noted that holding this important event comes at an extremely critical time, as the situation in Gaza has reached one of the most severe humanitarian crises of our modern era. He emphasised the GCC's commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at alleviating the immense suffering of the Palestinian people, SPA reported.
He called for decisive action from the international community in light of the ongoing crimes committed by Israeli occupation forces in Gaza, whose victims are the beleaguered Palestinian people, suffering from severe shortages of essential supplies, destruction of infrastructure, and loss of innocent lives, the majority of whom are women and children.
"These actions represent a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, and those responsible for these violations must be held accountable," he stated.
During his speech, the GCC Secretary General also commended the ministerial committee formed by the extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit for its significant diplomatic efforts in garnering international support for a ceasefire, ending the Israeli aggression in Gaza, and enhancing recognition of the Palestinian state while ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid to the neediest populations.
He expressed gratitude to all countries that have recognized the State of Palestine, urging other nations to take this step to affirm their commitment to international justice and support the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state. Moreover, he renewed the GCC's call for an international conference that includes all relevant parties to end the occupation and ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the borders of 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He emphasized that this solution is the only way to achieve peace and stability for both Palestinians and Israelis.
He pointed out that the international community must recognise that the continued expansion of Israeli settlements and repeated violations of Islamic holy sites, particularly Al Aqsa Mosque, exacerbate tensions in the region. "These practices not only threaten the prospects for peace but also constitute violations of international law, complicating the path toward a two-state solution, which remains the only viable option for achieving a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace," Albudaiwi said.
In conclusion, he asserted that the time has come to turn words into actions, and the international community has a moral and legal obligation to take decisive steps, not only to provide immediate relief to Gaza but also to ensure a just and lasting peace. "The GCC stands ready to cooperate with all parties to achieve these goals," he concluded.