The statement underscores the need for a unified response to halt the flow of arms to Israel and demands that Israel abandon its aggressive policies in the region
News Desk
RIYADH: A draft communiqué from the Arab Islamic Summit has surfaced, revealing a powerful collective stance among Arab and Islamic nations in response to Israel’s recent actions against Palestine, Lebanon, and Iran. This anticipated statement condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza, explicitly labeling the treatment of Palestinian civilians as “genocide” due to alleged tactics of collective punishment, starvation, and deprivation.
In an unequivocal denunciation, the draft communiqué calls upon the international community to take concrete steps to pressure Israel, including halting arms exports and even contemplating Israel’s suspension from the United Nations. This draft outlines a series of proposed measures intended to curb Israel’s military actions in Gaza and other territories. The statement underscores the need for a unified response to halt the flow of arms to Israel and demands that Israel abandon its aggressive policies in the region.
The summit’s vision reflects a strategic call for accountability, urging the world’s major powers and the United Nations to enforce restrictions that would hold Israel to international standards and press for restraint in its military engagements. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s address to the summit marked a defining moment, as he reiterated Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of Israel’s assaults on Palestine, Lebanon, and Iran.
In a direct appeal to the international community, he voiced his commitment to an independent Palestinian state and called for the preservation of Iran’s sovereignty amid rising tensions. He also emphasized the importance of enforcing respect for international borders and laws, a plea aimed at compelling Israel to adhere to internationally recognized norms. Arab media sources report that the draft communiqué emerging from Riyadh doesn’t merely condemn Israel’s military actions but pushes for a robust international response.
The statement appeals to the United Nations Security Council to urgently intervene and demand an end to Israel’s “provocative policies” in Gaza and other areas. The summit proposes an international awareness campaign aimed at strengthening global support for Palestinian statehood and highlights the urgency of consolidating Arab-Islamic solidarity against what it describes as Israel’s systematic punitive actions in the region.
The summit’s draft communiqué represents a rallying cry for collective action and a reassertion of the Arab-Islamic world’s stance on Palestinian rights and sovereignty. With the final version of the communiqué expected to follow this initial draft, the Riyadh summit’s stance is a resounding testament to the enduring solidarity of the Arab and Islamic nations with Palestine, affirming their commitment to the establishment of a Palestinian state as central to regional peace and justice.
