Saudi Arabia Hosts Consultative Meeting on Israel’s War in Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah hosted a consultative meeting to discuss the developments in the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah hosted a consultative meeting to discuss the developments in the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Hosts Consultative Meeting on Israel’s War in Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah hosted a consultative meeting to discuss the developments in the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah hosted a consultative meeting to discuss the developments in the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah hosted a consultative meeting in Riyadh to discuss the developments in the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
Attending the meeting were Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ayman Safadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt Sameh Shoukry, and the Secretary of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee and Minister of Civil Affairs Hussein AlSheikh.
In their meeting, the ministers emphasized the need to end the war on the Gaza Strip, reach an immediate and complete ceasefire, ensure the protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law, and lift all restrictions that impede the entry of humanitarian aid into the enclave, SPA said.
They expressed their support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), urging all its supporters to play their role in supporting humanitarian missions for Palestinian refugees.
They also stressed the importance of taking irreversible steps to implement the two-state solution and recognize the state of Palestine on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with relevant international resolutions.
They reiterated that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territory, and expressed their categorical rejection for all forced displacement operations.



Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Iran on National Day 

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Iran on National Day 

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on his country's National Day.

King Salman wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Iran steady progress and prosperity.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Pezeshkian a similar cable on the occasion.


Qatar Emir, Trump Discuss De-escalation as Larijani Heads to Doha 

A handout photo made available by Iran's Supreme National Security Council office shows Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani (C) arriving in Muscat, Oman, 10 February 2026. (EPA/ Iran's Supreme National Security Council office / Handout)
A handout photo made available by Iran's Supreme National Security Council office shows Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani (C) arriving in Muscat, Oman, 10 February 2026. (EPA/ Iran's Supreme National Security Council office / Handout)
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Qatar Emir, Trump Discuss De-escalation as Larijani Heads to Doha 

A handout photo made available by Iran's Supreme National Security Council office shows Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani (C) arriving in Muscat, Oman, 10 February 2026. (EPA/ Iran's Supreme National Security Council office / Handout)
A handout photo made available by Iran's Supreme National Security Council office shows Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani (C) arriving in Muscat, Oman, 10 February 2026. (EPA/ Iran's Supreme National Security Council office / Handout)

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and US President Donald Trump discussed efforts for regional de-escalation and stability in a phone call, the Emiri Diwan said on Wednesday, as Washington and Tehran pursue diplomatic solutions to Iran's nuclear program.

They underscored the importance of continued coordination and consultation on issues of mutual interest, as well as supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving crises through dialogue and peaceful means, said Qatar’s state news agency QNA.

The call comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu where ‌the Israeli ‌prime minister is expected ‌to ⁠press him to widen ⁠US talks with Iran to include curbs on Tehran's missile arsenal and other security threats beyond its nuclear program.

Qatar has been engaging in diplomatic efforts with regional allies to ease tensions between ⁠Washington and Tehran to avert the ‌threat of a ‌military confrontation between the longtime adversaries.

Ali Larijani, an ‌adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader ‌Ali Khamenei, arrived in Qatar on Wednesday and was expected to meet with Sheikh Tamim, as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume ‌negotiations.

The two countries held indirect talks in Oman last week, which ⁠a ⁠spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry said had allowed Tehran to gauge Washington's seriousness and showed enough consensus for diplomacy to continue.

Doha has also been mediating between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza war, alongside the US and Egypt.


Saudi King Calls for Istisqa Prayer on Thursday

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
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Saudi King Calls for Istisqa Prayer on Thursday

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has called for the Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer to be performed across the Kingdom on Thursday, the Royal Court said in a statement.

The statement urged everyone to supplicate to Allah Almighty for forgiveness, repentance, good deeds, and rainfall.