Saudi Foreign Minister: Our Current Focus is on Ceasefire in Gaza

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, stressed the need to apply international humanitarian law in the Gaza Strip. He stated in an interview with Al-Arabiya/Al-Hadath on Wednesday that "our current focus is on achieving a ceasefire in Gaza." He also added that the Kingdom continues its efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza. Furthermore, he affirmed that the "two-state solution is the fundamental resolution to the Palestinian issue," and emphasized the importance of compelling all parties to address the Palestinian issue in accordance with international legitimacy. 

Gaza Blockade It is worth noting that Israel has imposed a blockade on the densely populated Gaza Strip since October 7, closing all crossings, preventing the entry of humanitarian aid and goods, and cutting off electricity and water supply. The Israeli government has vowed to "uproot and remove the Hamas movement from Gaza" following the sudden attack launched on October 7. The death toll in the region has risen to over 3,000 people, with thousands injured, amid a shortage of medicines and medical supplies in hospitals. On the Israeli side, the number of casualties is approximately 1,400, including 220 officers and soldiers. Saudi Arabia, as the current chair of the Islamic summit and the head of the Executive Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, has called for an urgent extraordinary ministerial meeting of the committee to discuss the military escalation in Gaza and its surroundings, which poses a threat to civilians, regional security, and stability.