Arab-Islamic Leaders Convene To Address Gaza Strip Crisis And Seek Peaceful Resolution

In a significant meeting held in Riyadh on Sunday, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, key figures from the Arab and Islamic world convened to address the urgent situation in the Gaza Strip. The assembly included prominent leaders such as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan, Ayman Al Safadi, Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Türkiye's Foreign Minister, the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Mr. Hussein Ibrahim Taha, the Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization and Minister of Civil Affairs, Hussein Al Sheikh, and Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, Minister of State at Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The primary focus of this high-level meeting was to discuss strategies for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip and to ensure civilian protection under international humanitarian law. The committee also deliberated on continuing efforts for global recognition of an independent Palestinian state, aiming to fulfill the aspirations of the Palestinian people and guarantee uninterrupted humanitarian aid delivery throughout the region.

Furthermore, the discussions extended to implementing the two-state solution and recognizing the State of Palestine within its 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. This aligns with relevant international resolutions, emphasizing that the Gaza Strip remains an essential part of the occupied Palestinian territory. The ministers unanimously rejected any attempts to displace Palestinians from their land or military operations in Rafah.

The meeting underscored the necessity for the international community to impose effective sanctions on Israel. This includes halting weapon exports in response to its violations of international law and humanitarian principles, alongside its actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank deemed as war crimes. The ministers called for activating international legal mechanisms to hold Israeli officials accountable for these offenses and urged a firm stance against settler violence.

Additionally, concerns were raised about actions taken against peaceful demonstrators in Western countries who are calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza and condemning Israel's severe crimes against Palestinians. This gathering marks a critical step towards concerted Arab and Islamic efforts to address the ongoing crisis in Gaza and advocate for peace and justice in Palestine.

With inputs from SPA