Leaders participating in the “Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Response Summit,” hosted by Jordan in the Dead Sea region on Tuesday, emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
They also called for the facilitation of greater quantities of humanitarian aid into the war-torn region. The leaders underscored the importance of establishing an immediate and lasting ceasefire that is fully respected, along with the unconditional release of all hostages and civilians detained unlawfully.
The conference’s final statement demanded an end to the ongoing operation in Rafah and the provision of necessary conditions for the safe and dignified return of displaced Palestinians in Gaza. It also called for sustainable, transparent, and long-term funding to enable the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to fulfill its duties.
Saudi Arabia’s representative, Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, urged accountability for Israel’s violations of international law. In his address, he called on the world to “advance the recognition of the State of Palestine,” affirming the Kingdom’s continued efforts with international partners to reach a solution that ends the crisis and paves the way for a credible and irreversible path to a two-state solution.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he met in West Jerusalem, affirmed his “commitment” to a ceasefire proposal presented by U.S. President Joe Biden. A “senior government official” welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s resolution calling for a ceasefire.
