NEW YORK: Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal Bin Farhan has called for stepping up efforts to provide much-needed assistance to the people of Gaza, Saudi Gazette reported on Tuesday.
He made the call during a press conference of the Arab Group at the UN headquarters along with Arab counterparts.
#NewYork | Foreign Minister HH Prince @FaisalbinFarhan: Every hour we speak, more civilians in Gaza are dying, more people are getting injured, the situation is getting worse. A ceasefire is an absolute necessity immediately, that will allow us to address all of the other issues. pic.twitter.com/H0ONiXZJ2J
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) October 24, 2023
Prince Faisal Bin Farhan stressed that the current level of aid falls short of meeting the critical demands of the people in Gaza. He called for a substantial increase in humanitarian aid to end the suffering of the population affected by the recent escalations.
#NewYork | Foreign Minister HH Prince @FaisalbinFarhan: we are all calling for an immediate ceasefire and an immediate lifting of the blockade on #Gaza and for a return to a peace process and a true serious approach to resolving the existing grievances of the Palestinian people. pic.twitter.com/wNV9vOtf84
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) October 24, 2023
The Saudi foreign minister emphasized the crucial importance of establishing a safe corridor to facilitate the efficient delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. He also urged the international community to unite in addressing the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
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