First Direct Flight from Doha Arrives at AlUla International Airport

First Direct Flight from Doha Arrives at AlUla International Airport

Saudi Arabia condemned the Israeli ground operations in Gaza, saying it was following the Israeli escalation with deep concern.

It warned that such operations “threaten the lives of Palestinian civilians and expose them to more dangers and inhumane conditions.”

In a statement on Saturday, the Foreign Ministry said: “The Kingdom condemns and denounces the ground operations carried out by Israel ... and warns of the danger of continuing to carry out these flagrant and unjustified violations of international law against the Palestinian people.”

It called on the international community “to assume its responsibilities to immediately stop the military operation” in line with the UN General Assembly resolution issued on Friday “to save the lives of innocent people.”

It warned of the dangerous consequences on the stability of the region and regional and international peace and security.

Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, analysts said Saudi Arabia’s stance on the Palestinian cause has given credibility to is vision towards it. It made world leaders turn to it given its international and regional weight and its clear line of action.

They stressed that the statement underlined how dangerous the military operations are towards civilians in Gaza.

Clear foundations

When it comes to the Palestinian cause, Saudi Arabia acts based on clear foundations