Riyadh, October 25, 2023, In a recent telephone call, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, engaged in discussions with U.S. President Joe Biden regarding the escalating military situation in Gaza and the ongoing efforts to address it.
During this conversation, the Crown Prince stressed the urgent need to explore options for halting the military operations that have tragically claimed the lives of innocent civilians. He firmly reiterated the rejection of any form of targeting of civilians, infrastructure, and essential facilities, all of which significantly impact the daily lives of people and have led to forced displacement.
The Crown Prince emphasized the critical importance of restoring calm, ceasing further escalation, and avoiding any developments that could undermine regional security and stability. He also underlined the imperative of adhering to international humanitarian law, ending the blockade of Gaza, ensuring the provision of basic services, and permitting the entry of humanitarian and medical aid.
Furthermore, the Crown Prince called for concerted efforts to reinstate the peace process, with the goal of securing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and achieving a just and comprehensive peace.
In response, President Biden expressed his appreciation for the Crown Prince's efforts to de-escalate the situation and prevent its potential expansion in the region.
