Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received a telephone call from the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. The two leaders discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the surrounding areas, where a military escalation has been taking place since last week.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, HRH the Crown Prince expressed his deep concern over the worsening situation that poses a threat to the lives of civilians and the security and stability of the region. He emphasized that the Kingdom is making every possible effort to engage with all international and regional parties to halt the ongoing escalation and prevent its further spread in the region. He also stressed the importance of adhering to international humanitarian law and avoiding the targeting of civilians.
Moreover, HRH the Crown Prince reaffirmed the Kingdom’s steadfast stance and support for the Palestinian people in their pursuit of their legitimate rights, striving for a dignified life, realizing their hopes and aspirations, and achieving a just and lasting peace based on the two-state solution and the Arab Peace Initiative.
The Palestinian president expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the leadership of the Kingdom, appreciating its unwavering support and the efforts it makes to stand by the Palestinian people and their just cause. He also praised the role of the Kingdom in defending Arab and Islamic issues and promoting peace and stability in the region.
The two leaders agreed to continue their coordination and consultation on all issues of common interest.
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