Saudi Foreign Minister Urges European Nations to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Officials Violating Human Rights Laws
In a passionate plea, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has called on European nations to take action against Israeli officials who are violating international human rights laws. He warned that Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza is not just a local issue but is impacting the entire Middle East, including southern Lebanon.
Speaking at a panel discussion titled “Wars and shadow wars: What are Europe’s options in the Middle East?” at the European Council on Foreign Relations meeting in Madrid, Prince Faisal emphasized the urgent need for action.
“The situation in the Gaza Strip does not only affect the Palestinian issue but the entire region and contributes to further escalations, which is currently happening in southern Lebanon,” he stated.
Prince Faisal also criticized the international community for remaining silent on Israel’s expansion of settlements in the West Bank, which is undermining the peace process in Palestine.
He urged European countries to condemn Israel’s failure to uphold its commitments and to take stricter measures, such as imposing sanctions on officials who violate human rights laws, as reported by the SPA.
Emphasizing the rights of the Palestinian people, Prince Faisal stressed the importance of their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state recognized internationally.
He highlighted the consensus within the international community on the two-state solution for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and called for action to prevent anything that could jeopardize this solution, such as Israel’s ongoing expansion of settlements.
Commending European countries that have recognized Palestine as a state, including Spain, Prince Faisal described this as a crucial step that supports the peace process and the pursuit of a two-state solution.
In conclusion, Prince Faisal reiterated his calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged population.