The Crown Prince and Prime Minister has called on the international community to urgently bring forth a humanitarian truce that will lift the siege, stop the forced displacement of civilians, and steer away from the policy of collective punishment that risks serious repercussions both for the Palestinian people and regional security.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made the statement as he yesterday attended – on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad – the Extraordinary Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh.
The summit was chaired by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to discuss the Gaza conflict and the resulting catastrophic humanitarian situation.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister outlined that the Palestinian cause has become a beacon of legitimacy and has attracted global attention to mobilise international efforts towards an urgent agreement that paves the way for a two-state solution.
He called for an emergency and independent international committee to be formed to supervise the safety of the Palestinian people, impartially investigate the escalating violence, pursue the release of all prisoners and detainees on both sides, and determine the extent of the damage.
HRH Prince Salman expressed Arab countries’ solidarity with the Palestinian people given the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. He affirmed that the escalation of the war violates international resolutions and conventions and threatens the path towards a just and comprehensive peace process.
“Efforts must also be focused on re-building what was destroyed by the conflict,” he noted.
HRH Prince Salman added that all parties must address all outstanding issues and re-focus on a comprehensive peace process that brings a new era of regional security and stability.
He reiterated Arab nations’ support for resuming a comprehensive peace process towards a two-state solution that guarantees Palestinian people rights to an independent state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Saudi Arabia and its leadership for its sincere efforts and unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and regional peace.
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