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Saudi Crown Prince Condemns Israel's Gaza Genocide, Demands Ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon

Nov 11, 2024, 01:28 PM

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has strongly condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, accusing the country of committing genocide. Speaking at a joint Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Riyadh, MBS reiterated Saudi Arabia's categorical rejection of the ongoing violence, which he claims has claimed over 150,000 victims, including martyrs, the injured, and the missing. He also condemned Israeli attacks in Gaza and violations of Lebanon's sovereignty, calling for immediate ceasefires in both regions. MBS's statements mark a significant shift in Saudi rhetoric towards Israel, as he has previously softened his stance. The summit also saw discussions on supporting a two-state solution for the Arab-Israeli conflict, ensuring Israel respects the sovereignty of Iran, and condemning the suspension of UNRWA and the obstruction of humanitarian aid to Gaza.