Today, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, participated in the Antalya Ministerial Meeting for the Two-State Solution and Permanent Peace in the Middle East, held in the Republic of Turkey.
During the press conference after the meeting, the Foreign Minister emphasized the immediate need for a ceasefire in Gaza and stressed the importance of a sustainable ceasefire to alleviate the suffering of the people in Gaza. He also stated that this ceasefire should be the beginning of a final resolution of the Palestinian issue through the establishment of a Palestinian state.
The Minister also addressed the issue of humanitarian aid in Gaza, stating that it should not be contingent upon the ceasefire and that withholding aid from Gaza for use as a weapon of war is a blatant violation of international law and norms. He urged the international community to exert pressure to ensure the continuous and sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
Prince Faisal firmly rejected any form of forced displacement of the Palestinian people, even if it is presented as voluntary departure, while they are deprived of the basic necessities of life in Gaza. He emphasized that without access to food, water, and electricity, and with the constant threat of military strikes, any departure cannot be considered voluntary but rather a form of coercion. Therefore, any displacement of the Palestinians in Gaza under any pretext is unequivocally rejected.
The Foreign Minister affirmed the commitment of the Arab and Islamic group to comprehensive peace that ensures the security of all in the region and guarantees the rights, security, and future of the Palestinian people within the framework of their independent state.
