At UN Human Rights Council, Saudi Arabia Calls for Halting Violations Against Palestinians

Saudi Arabia denounced all violations committed against the Palestinian people, with the killing of tens of thousands of civilians, predominantly women and children, in the Gaza Strip. Head of the Human Rights Section at the Saudi Arabia Mission to the United Nations in Geneva Asya Baakdah, delivered the Kingdom's statement during a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council, reiterating Saudi Arabia's firm rejection of the tragic situation and stressing the urgent need to put an end to it. Baakdah highlighted the Kingdom's hosting of the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit, where resolutions were adopted representing the unified will of Arab and Islamic nations. She underscored the summit's plea for a cessation of bloodshed, unfettered access to humanitarian aid, and the fulfillment of the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people to reclaim their occupied territories and establish their independent state. The diplomat noted the Kingdom's applause of the UN General Assembly's resolution on May 10, 2024, backing the eligibility of the Palestinian state for full membership in the United Nations. Furthermore, Baakdah emphasized Saudi Arabia's appreciation for the affirmative actions taken by Norway, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and Armenia in acknowledging the Palestinian state, while urging other nations to follow suit with bilateral recognition. Recognizing the collective duty to actively support the realization of an independent Palestinian state, Saudi Arabia -- in collaboration with its partners in the Ministerial Committee appointed by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza Strip developments, as well as Norway and the European Union -- initiated a global alliance to push for the implementation of a two-state solution. The Kingdom calls upon all parties to join this initiative. Source: Saudi Press Agency