Saudi Defense Minister, French Minister of Armed Forces Discuss Situation in Gaza

Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister, French Minister of Armed Forces Discuss Situation in Gaza

Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman has received a phone call from the French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sebastien Lecornu, and discussed the situation in Gaza and its surroundings, including international efforts concerning the developments.

The Saudi Defense Minister emphasized the necessity of ceasing military operations, protecting civilians, and upholding international humanitarian law.

He also stressed the importance of working to find solutions for restoring stability in the region and reinitiating the peace process, enabling the Palestinian people to obtain their legitimate rights.

During the call, they reviewed the bilateral relations and the existing cooperation in defense fields, and discussed joint coordination regarding regional issues and the efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.



Saudi Arabia Says Hamas Leader's Killing was 'Blatant Violation' of Iran's Sovereignty

 Saudi deputy foreign minister during an extraordinary meeting of members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) (AAWSAT)
Saudi deputy foreign minister during an extraordinary meeting of members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) (AAWSAT)
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Saudi Arabia Says Hamas Leader's Killing was 'Blatant Violation' of Iran's Sovereignty

 Saudi deputy foreign minister during an extraordinary meeting of members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) (AAWSAT)
Saudi deputy foreign minister during an extraordinary meeting of members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) (AAWSAT)

Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran was a "blatant violation" of Iran's sovereignty.

The comment was made by the Saudi deputy foreign minister during an extraordinary meeting of members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

The minister, Waleed Al-Khuraiji, stressed that Saudi Arabia rejects "any violation of the sovereignty of states or interference in the internal affairs of any country".