Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made a strong appeal to all countries to halt the export of weapons to Israel. The call came during an extraordinary summit of the BRICS group of nations, hosted by South Africa. The summit aims to develop a unified response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
The violence between Israel and Hamas has escalated, resulting in the loss of many lives. On October 7, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, leading to a devastating response from Israel. The bombing campaign and ground offensive have caused significant casualties, with over 13,300 people, including thousands of children, losing their lives.
The Saudi Crown Prince emphasized the urgent need for a serious and comprehensive peace process to establish a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders. Saudi Arabia firmly believes that security and stability in Palestine can only be achieved through the implementation of international decisions supporting the two-state solution.
Saudi Arabia’s inclusion in the BRICS bloc earlier this year elevated its influence and provided an important platform to advocate for peace in the region. The Crown Prince reiterated the Kingdom’s rejection of Israel’s military operations and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. He described the ongoing situation in Gaza as appalling and emphasized the collective responsibility to intervene.
In other developments, there are indications of progress towards a truce agreement between Hamas and Israel. Hamas officials have stated that they are close to reaching an accord and have responded to Qatari mediators about the potential terms. The United States, led by President Joe Biden, is optimistic about the possibility of an agreement that would secure the release of hostages and facilitate the delivery of much-needed aid to Gaza.
As an impartial mediator, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has met with Hamas leaders in Qatar to address humanitarian concerns arising from the conflict. While the ICRC is not directly involved in hostage negotiations, it stands ready to facilitate any future release agreed upon by the parties involved.
The international community must recognize the gravity of the situation and support efforts to end the violence in the region. Halting arms exports to Israel is a crucial step towards achieving lasting peace and stability. It is time for all countries to prioritize the lives of innocent civilians and work towards a just and sustainable resolution to the conflict.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called on all countries to cease exporting weapons to Israel during the extraordinary summit of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). The summit aims to create a united response to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Crown Prince emphasizes the need for a serious peace process and the establishment of a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders. He condemns Israel’s military operations in Gaza and demands an immediate halt. Truce negotiations between Hamas and Israel are ongoing, with hopes of securing the release of hostages and providing much-needed aid to Gaza. (50 words)
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