Bahrain calls for immediate action to stop Gaza fighting
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani emphasised the urgent need for immediate action to halt the escalating situation in the Gaza Strip, calling upon the international community to fulfill its humanitarian and legal responsibilities by swiftly intervening to end the war.
Dr Al Zayani was speaking as he participated on Wednesday in an extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah. Chaired by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the meeting was attended by foreign ministers of Islamic countries, including Dr.
Riyad Al-Maliki from Palestine and Mr. Hussein Ibrahim Taha, Secretary-General of the OIC. In his speech, Dr Al Zayani expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s condolences and sympathy to President Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian people following the Israeli bombing incident at Al-Ahly Baptist Hospital in Gaza.
He called for restraint, calm, and an end to the destructive war to preserve lives, property, and regional security. The Minister also commended His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s efforts to halt the military escalation and prioritise civilian protection and humanitarian aid.
Prioritising dialogue and peaceful negotiations
The minister urged all parties involved to prioritise dialogue and peaceful negotiations as a means to cease hostilities and alleviate the suffering of civilians.
He emphasised the implementation of international legitimacy resolutions regarding the Palestinian issue and the advancement of efforts towards a just and lasting peace in the Middle East region. The minister stressed the importance of the United Nations Security Council assuming its responsibilities by issuing a resolution that obliges both conflicting parties to uphold the principles of international law and international humanitarian law.
Bahrain, through its delegation, reiterated its commitment to stability, security, and lasting peace in the Middle East, emphasising the values of tolerance, coexistence, brotherhood, and cooperation in achieving a comprehensive peace for all peoples of the region.
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