Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, has emphasized the urgent need to lift the siege on the Gaza Strip.
The Kingdom has repeatedly warned about the escalating situation in the region.
During an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah, Prince Faisal stated that the international community must take responsible action to protect the Palestinians in Gaza.
He also stressed the importance of delivering aid to Gaza to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and reiterated the need for the establishment of a Palestinian state and the implementation of international legal resolutions.
Furthermore, Prince Faisal urged the international community to work towards achieving comprehensive and just peace in the Middle East.
It’s worth noting that Israel imposed a blockade on the densely populated Gaza Strip last Saturday, closing all crossings, preventing the entry of humanitarian aid and goods, and cutting off electricity and water supplies.
The Israeli government has vowed to “eliminate Hamas from Gaza” following a sudden attack launched last Saturday.
The death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to over 3,000 people, with thousands of injuries, amid a shortage of medicines and medical supplies in hospitals.
On the Israeli side, the number of casualties has reached approximately 1,400, including 220 officers and soldiers.
Saudi Arabia, currently holding the presidency of the Islamic Summit and chairing the executive committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, has called for an urgent extraordinary meeting of the ministerial-level executive committee to discuss the military escalation in Gaza and its surrounding areas, as well as the deteriorating situation threatening civilians, regional scurity, and stability.
