Outcomes of the Meeting Among Arab Leaders in Riyadh
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Heads of Arab and Islamic nations convened today in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, in a meeting that included Mohammad Reza Aref, the first vice president of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Aref, speaking at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran prior to his departure, stated that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting was prompted by Iran's initiative, aimed at halting the ongoing violence in Palestine and Lebanon, with hopes for favorable outcomes.
Aref highlighted that the agenda includes discussions on assistance for those displaced and injured by the actions of the Israeli regime, while also seeking to establish a lasting ceasefire in the region.
During the gathering, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemned Israel's military actions against Lebanon and Palestine, asserting that such aggression hinders peace efforts. He denounced the genocide faced by the Palestinian people and called for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. Bin Salman also rejected military aggression against Iran.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the meeting, criticizing the international community for its inability to curb Israeli actions in Gaza. He attributed the ongoing violence to backing from the United States and urged for the suspension of Israel's United Nations membership due to its disregard for international resolutions. Abbas implored nations worldwide to reconsider their relationships with Israel as violations of international laws continue.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II urged the international community to intervene to prevent a humanitarian disaster in Gaza, outlining the need to break the blockade and support Lebanon's sovereignty. He stressed the urgent necessity for ceasing hostilities and achieving a ceasefire to alleviate the escalating tensions.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi also spoke at the summit, condemning the systematic killing of civilians in Gaza and asserting that the region stands at a critical juncture, where aggression against both Gaza and Lebanon cannot be tolerated. He underscored the importance of establishing a Palestinian state within the borders of 1967, with Jerusalem as its capital, as a prerequisite for regional security and stability.
Lebanon’s interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati reported on the severe humanitarian crisis facing Lebanon due to ongoing Israeli aggression, which, he noted, has led to significant casualties and displaced approximately 1.2 million people. Mikati demanded an immediate end to hostilities and a reactivation of UN Resolution 1701.
Syrian President Bashar Assad emphasized the imperative to cease what he termed genocide in Gaza, questioning the value of human rights for Palestinians deprived of the fundamental right to live. He insisted that without concrete actions, global leaders would be complicit in the ongoing atrocities and expressed hope that the summit would yield effective decisions to prevent further violence in the region.
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