Saudi Arabia Warns of Serious Repercussions of Storming Rafah in Gaza

Palestinians from the Ghannam family check the damages inside the family home after an Israeli air strike hit the Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, 10 February 2024. EPA/HAITHAM IMAD
Palestinians from the Ghannam family check the damages inside the family home after an Israeli air strike hit the Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, 10 February 2024. EPA/HAITHAM IMAD
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Saudi Arabia Warns of Serious Repercussions of Storming Rafah in Gaza

Palestinians from the Ghannam family check the damages inside the family home after an Israeli air strike hit the Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, 10 February 2024. EPA/HAITHAM IMAD
Palestinians from the Ghannam family check the damages inside the family home after an Israeli air strike hit the Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, 10 February 2024. EPA/HAITHAM IMAD

Saudi Arabia warned on Saturday of the very serious repercussions of storming and targeting the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, which is the last resort for hundreds of thousands of civilians forced by the brutal Israeli aggression to flee.

In a statement, the Kingdom affirmed its categorical rejection and strong condemnation of their forcible deportation, and renewed its demand for an immediate ceasefire.

“This continued violation of international law and international humanitarian law confirms the need for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council to prevent Israel from causing an imminent humanitarian disaster for which everyone who supports the aggression is responsible,” it said.



Saudi Minister of Defense Relays Leadership’s Praise for Armed Forces’ Heroic Role

Prince Khaled bin Salman meeting with leaders and senior officials in the Ministry of Defense following the Eid prayer (Ministry)
Prince Khaled bin Salman meeting with leaders and senior officials in the Ministry of Defense following the Eid prayer (Ministry)
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Saudi Minister of Defense Relays Leadership’s Praise for Armed Forces’ Heroic Role

Prince Khaled bin Salman meeting with leaders and senior officials in the Ministry of Defense following the Eid prayer (Ministry)
Prince Khaled bin Salman meeting with leaders and senior officials in the Ministry of Defense following the Eid prayer (Ministry)

Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, conveyed on Friday the praise of the Saudi leadership for the armed forces’ heroic role in defending the Kingdom.

Prince Khalid conveyed the praise of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz for the country’s armed forces in safeguarding security and stability and confronting what they described as unjustified Iranian aggression.

The Saudi Minister’s remarks came after he performed Eid al-Fitr prayers in Riyadh alongside Ministry of Defense personnel, including senior leaders and officials from both civilian and military ranks, as well as officers and non-commissioned officers of the armed forces.

He also met -via video call- with ministry commanders and senior officials, extending Eid greetings and conveying to them the congratulations and regards of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince on the occasion.

Prince Khalid bin Salman prayed for continued blessings, lasting security and prosperity for the nation, and success in its defense.


UAE Says it Dismantled Terrorist Network Funded by Iran, Hezbollah

The cell members arrested by the UAE authorities published by the official news agency (WAM)
The cell members arrested by the UAE authorities published by the official news agency (WAM)
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UAE Says it Dismantled Terrorist Network Funded by Iran, Hezbollah

The cell members arrested by the UAE authorities published by the official news agency (WAM)
The cell members arrested by the UAE authorities published by the official news agency (WAM)

United Arab Emirates security authorities have dismantled a terrorist network funded and operated by Lebanon's Hezbollah and its backer Iran, arresting its members, the state news agency (WAM) said on Friday.

It said the network, which had been operating under a fictitious commercial cover, was involved in "money laundering, financing terrorism and threatening national security,” and sought ⁠to undermine financial stability.

Lebanon's ⁠Foreign Ministry strongly condemned what it described as a terrorist plot against the UAE, denounced Hezbollah's alleged involvement, and offered cooperation by Lebanese authorities to ensure those responsible are held accountable.

In a post on X, it also reiterated a Lebanese government decision issued earlier this ⁠month banning Hezbollah's military and security activities.


Crown Prince Performs Eid Al-Fitr Prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer in Makkah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer in Makkah. (SPA)
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Crown Prince Performs Eid Al-Fitr Prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer in Makkah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer in Makkah. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer on Friday morning in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

He joined worshippers who filled the Grand Mosque and its surrounding courtyards to mark the first day of Shawwal 1447 AH.