Arab foreign ministers meet in Riyadh to discuss Gaza war
Arab foreign ministers convened in Riyadh to address the conflict in Gaza during the 159th session of the GCC.
Vital issues including an immediate ceasefire in besieged Gaza, humanitarian aid access, and violations of international law were top priorities.
Focused on the stark impacts of Israeli actions in Gaza, notable for loss of life and infrastructural damage, the ministers sought to reinforce the Palestinian right to statehood with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Egypt's Foreign Minister emphasized the systematic efforts to erase Palestine, while Jordan highlighted regional cooperation as critical for addressing these challenges.
The GCC welcomed Morocco's UN Security Council candidacy and reinforced strategic ties with Egypt, particularly regarding Nile water security and equitable solutions to the Renaissance Dam situation.