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Riyadh conference slams IS, Israeli terror

September 17, 2014

Riyadh, Sep 17: Delegates at a conference here have slammed the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group for its violent actions in the Middle East, and lambasted Israel for continuing to oppress the Palestinians.

Israeli terrorPrince Abdulaziz bin Abdullah, deputy foreign minister, opened the two-day conference on “Arabian Gulf and Regional Challenges” in Riyadh on Tuesday.

Prince Abdulaziz denounced IS terrorism in Iraq and Israeli extremism in Gaza. Addressing the inaugural session, he asked the international media to refrain from relating IS with Islam or calling it Islamic State.

Referring to the organization by its previous name, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), he said: “ISIS does not represent Islam. There is no place for violence in Islam, a religion of peace spread the world over by Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.”

In his welcome address on behalf of Prince Saud Al-Faisal, minister of foreign affairs, Prince Abdulaziz said that “our region is witnessing unprecedented disturbances.”

He accused the Israeli government of committing crimes against humanity in Gaza. He said that events in Syria, Iraq and Yemen have negatively affected the region.

Prince Abdulaziz said the Kingdom has donated $500 million for victims of violence in Iraq and help displaced people get access to electricity, water and sanitation. In addition, the Kingdom has also given a grant of $114 million for development projects in Yemen.

He said that international efforts must continue to curtail Iran’s nuclear ambitions, which is essential for a peaceful Middle East.

Addressing the brainstorming session on regional changes, Anwar M. Gargash, minister of state for foreign affairs, United Arab Emirates, echoed the sentiments expressed by Prince Abdulaziz.

“We Gulf Cooperation Council representatives are here today to highlight our resolve and commitment to stability and security in the region, and readiness to support moderation and tolerance.”

Speaking at the first session, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, the GCC secretary general, highlighted peace, prosperity and security issues. Referring to displaced people in Palestine, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan, he said a comprehensive plan is required to end their suffering.

Addressing the second session on Gulf security, Jamal Al-Salal, Yemeni minister of foreign affairs, said: “The crisis in Yemen has been complicated by the involvement of Al-Qaeda and Ansarullah, and the country faces severe security challenges.”

Saeb Erekat, chief negotiator for Palestine, lambasted America and other Western countries for supporting Israel’s violence in occupied territory. Erekat also accused the media of anti-Islam bias. He said that when Jewish people kill innocents in Hebron, they do not term it “Jewish terror,” or US soldiers recently killing 29 people as “Christian terror.”

He also criticized US President Barack Obama for refusing to consider Israeli action in Gaza as war crimes.

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February 16,2020

Al-Jawf, Feb 16: At least 31 people were killed and 12 others were injured here in the al-Maslub district in airstrikes by the Saudi-UAE-led military coalition on Saturday.

"Preliminary field reports indicate that as many as 31 civilians were killed and 12 others injured in strikes that hit al-Hayjah area of the al-Maslub district in al-Jawf governorate," said a statement from the office of the UN resident coordinator and humanitarian coordinator for Yemen.

According to Al Jazeera, the airstrike was conducted hours after the Yemeni Houthis said that they downed a Saudi fighter jet in the same region.

Commenting on the air raids, Lise Grande, the UN's humanitarian coordinator for Yemen, said: "We share our deep condolences with the families of those killed and we pray for the speedy recovery of everyone who has been injured in these terrible strikes."

"So many people are being killed in Yemen - it's a tragedy and it's unjustified. Under international humanitarian law, parties that resort to force is obligated to protect civilians," Grande was quoted as saying.

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July 5,2020

Iraq’s deputy parliament speaker Hassan Karim al-Kaabi on Saturday described the move as provocative and in violation of international law.

Kaabi also called on the Iraqi government to take swift measures to halt such actions.

The Embassy’s move to fire in a residential area in the heart of Baghdad is an unacceptable act and another challenge for the Arab country, adding to the mass of its provocations and illegal actions in Iraq, he noted.

According to Iraqi media, the US tested a patriot missile system inside Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone.

Anti-US sentiments have been running high in Iraq since Washington assassinated top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani and the second-in-command of the Iraqi popular mobilization units, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, in January.

Following the attack, Iraqi lawmakers unanimously approved a bill on January 5, demanding the withdrawal of all foreign troops.

Baghdad and Washington are currently in talks over the withdrawal of American troops. Iraqi resistance groups have vowed to take up arms against US forces if Washington fails to comply with the parliamentary order.

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January 11,2020

Muscat, Jan 11: Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said has died, Aljazeera reported citing state television on Friday.

Qaboos was 79-year-old and was ill for a long time. He has served as the ruler of Oman since 1970 when he ousted his father in a bloodless coup.

Qaboos had no children and has not publicly named his successor.

Sultan Qaboos travelled to Belgium for a week in December for what was described then as "medical checks." He returned to Oman but speculations of his deteriorating health were rife.

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