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Saudi Arabia Condemns Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Officials, Settlers

Hundreds of Israeli nationalists, including far-right activists, gather at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on June 5, 2024. (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN / AFP)
Hundreds of Israeli nationalists, including far-right activists, gather at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on June 5, 2024. (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN / AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Officials, Settlers

Hundreds of Israeli nationalists, including far-right activists, gather at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on June 5, 2024. (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN / AFP)
Hundreds of Israeli nationalists, including far-right activists, gather at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on June 5, 2024. (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN / AFP)

Saudi Arabia has expressed condemnation of the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by a number of Israeli officials, members of the Knesset, and extremist settlers.

In a statement Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also denounced the Israeli authorities for allowing extremists to organize a provocative march in the occupied city of Jerusalem, protected by occupation forces.

“The Kingdom affirms that these violations are a deliberate provocation to the sentiments of Muslims worldwide, particularly in light of the ongoing war and acts of violence perpetrated against innocent Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories,” said the statement.

“The Kingdom emphasizes that these systematic violations constitute a flagrant violation of relevant international resolutions and a breach of the historical and legal status of Jerusalem and its sanctities,” it said.

The ministry added that such practices undermine efforts for a just and lasting peace with the establishment of a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

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OIC Condemns Israeli Move to Seize Homes and Displace Palestinian Families in Jerusalem

OIC Condemns Israeli Move to Seize Homes and Displace Palestinian Families in Jerusalem
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OIC Condemns Israeli Move to Seize Homes and Displace Palestinian Families in Jerusalem

OIC Condemns Israeli Move to Seize Homes and Displace Palestinian Families in Jerusalem

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the Israeli authorities’ decision to seize 15 homes in Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood and forcibly displace Palestinian families from their homes, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday.

The OIC warned that these measures constitute an escalation in forced displacement policies aimed at reshaping the city’s Arab identity, undermining Palestinian presence, and altering the city’s demographic composition.

It affirmed that all measures taken by Israeli authorities, including annexation and settlement plans and attempts to impose sovereignty over the West Bank, are null and void and lack legitimacy under international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.

The general secretariat reiterated its call on the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to assume its responsibilities and act to halt violations and crimes in the occupied Palestinian territories.

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Mohammed bin Salman, Modi Discuss Impact of Escalation in Regional Security

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Mohammed bin Salman, Modi Discuss Impact of Escalation in Regional Security

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held telephone talks on Saturday with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the escalation in the region.

Modi reiterated his country's condemnation of the repeated Iranian attacks that threaten the Kingdom's security and sovereignty.

The leaders discussed the latest regional developments and the repercussions of the ongoing military escalation on the security and stability of the region and the world, as well as its risks to international maritime security and the global economy.

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UAE Intercepts 20 Ballistic Missiles and 37 Drones

UAE air defenses intercepted 398 ballistic missiles and 15 cruise missiles, along with 1,872 drones (AFP)
UAE air defenses intercepted 398 ballistic missiles and 15 cruise missiles, along with 1,872 drones (AFP)
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UAE Intercepts 20 Ballistic Missiles and 37 Drones

UAE air defenses intercepted 398 ballistic missiles and 15 cruise missiles, along with 1,872 drones (AFP)
UAE air defenses intercepted 398 ballistic missiles and 15 cruise missiles, along with 1,872 drones (AFP)

The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that its air defenses on Saturday intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched toward the country from Iran, in the latest wave of attacks targeting its security and stability.

In a statement, the ministry said its forces successfully intercepted and neutralized the threats with high efficiency, as part of an integrated defense system reflecting a high level of readiness to address various threats.

It added that since the start of the “Iranian attacks,” air defenses have intercepted 398 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,872 drones in ongoing operations aimed at protecting the country’s airspace.

The ministry said the attacks resulted in the deaths of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well as a Moroccan civilian contractor with the military. Eight other civilians were also killed, of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Palestinian, and Indian nationalities.

It added that 178 people were injured, with injuries ranging from minor to severe, including nationals from the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, the Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia, Sweden, and Tunisia.

The Ministry of Defense affirmed that it remains fully prepared to respond to any threats, stressing it will act “decisively” against anything that could undermine the country’s security, ensuring the protection of its sovereignty and national interests.