The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has condemned Israel and reiterated support for Palestinians, as fatal unrest escalates.
The OIC condemns in the strongest terms the repeated attacks by the Israeli occupation authorities against the Palestinian people , the pan-Islamic body based in the Saudi city of Jeddah said in a statement on Tuesday after an emergency session.
It also condemned the Israeli occupation forces continuation of their colonial programmes building settlements, attempting to confiscate Palestinian properties, forceful eviction of Palestinians from their land .
Tensions have soared over Israel s planned eviction of Palestinians from the Sheikh Jarrah district in East Jerusalem, which Israel sees as part of its eternal capital but is considered occupied by the United Nations.
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King Salman says Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s actions, violence in Jerusalem in call with Pakistani PM
Speaking in a call with Pakistani PM Imran Khan, king says Saudi Arabia stands by the Palestinian people
Updated 19 min 53 sec ago
Arab News
May 12, 2021 21:40
RIYADH: King Salman said Saudi Arabia condemned Israel’s actions in Jerusalem and the acts of violence committed by Israeli forces at Al-Aqsa mosque.
His comments came during a phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday to discuss the Israeli attacks in Jerusalem, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
King Salman said the Kingdom stands by the Palestinian people in order to obtain their legitimate rights.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Tuesday held talks with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu and his accompanying delegation at the foreign ministry’s regional office in Makkah.
During the meeting, which was also attended by Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji, they discussed relations between the two countries, and the most prominent regional and international developments, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
They agreed to “work on positive issues on our common agenda and to hold regular consultations,” Cavusoglu said, adding: “Our close cooperation will contribute to stability, peace and prosperity in the region.”
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Saudi deputy defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Tuesday said “the kingdom will stand by its brotherly Iraqi state”, calling their relations an “inexhaustible partnership”, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
“I was pleased with what I saw and was touched by the warm welcome during my visit to Iraq, which is dear to us and is a country rich in history with a great legacy, Prince Khalid said.
He passed on the greetings of Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Iraqi President Barham Salih, wishing him and the Iraqi people further progress, stability and prosperity.