Saudi foreign minister discusses planned Israeli escalation in Gaza with counterparts
In talks with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas, Prince Faisal stressed the need to halt Israeli violations and starvation tactics against Gaza's population.
During his call with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Prince Faisal highlighted the urgent need to stop the ongoing Israeli attacks and bring an end to the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the Strip.
The calls come amid mounting regional concern over the deepening crisis in Gaza.
Also on Friday, Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Israel's declared intention to consolidate its military occupation of Gaza, calling it a blatant violation of international law and a continuation of 'barbaric practices and ethnic cleansing' against Palestinians.
In a statement on Friday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced Israel's systematic displacement, inhumane policies, and what it described as war crimes.
The Kingdom warned that such actions further destabilize the region and undermine global efforts to achieve lasting peace.
The condemnation follows Israel's approval of a plan to assume full control over Gaza City, a move that marks a new phase in its military campaign, now in its 22nd month following the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.
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