Saudi FM and US Secretary of State discuss Gaza situation over phone


RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah emphasised the importance of seriously addressing any proposal that achieves a permanent ceasefire and ends the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza.

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed, in a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the proposal announced by US President Joe Biden regarding the situation in the Gaza Strip, the hostage exchange deal, and its stages of completion.

During the phone call, the Saudi Foreign Minister expressed his country’s support for all efforts aimed at an immediate ceasefire, the complete withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces, the provision of urgent humanitarian aid to civilians affected by the Israeli escalation, and the safe return of displaced people to their homes.

Source: Emirates News Agency