RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Friday issued a condemnation of Israel’s declared occupation of the Gaza Strip, describing it as a flagrant violation of international law and a continuation of “barbaric practices and ethnic cleansing” against the Palestinian people.
In a statement published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kingdom denounced what it called systematic displacement, inhumane policies, and war crimes by Israeli occupation forces, warning that such actions deepen regional instability and erode global peace frameworks.
Israel earlier approved a plan to take over Gaza City, marking another escalation of its 22-month offensive launched in response to Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack.
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strongly condemns the Israeli occupation authorities’ decision to occupy the Gaza Strip and denounces the continued perpetration of forced displacement and ethnic cleansing against the brotherly Palestinian people,” the statement read.
Riyadh said the actions taken by Israeli authorities represent a disregard for history and international norms, stressing that the Palestinian people have a legitimate right to their land – rights protected under international law and humanitarian conventions.
