ALBAWABA - Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Turkey have emphasized their countries' stance towards the ongoing Israeli brutal aggression on Gaza, calling for halting the war and for a permanent ceasefire to be implemented immediately.
In the words of Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the G20 nations must take immediate action to put an end to the catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, which poses a serious threat to both regional peace and prosperity and the stability of the world economy.
During discussions at the G20 summit in Brazil, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged the international community to play a more active role in achieving a swift truce in Gaza and a two-state solution to the conflict, according to a Turkish diplomatic source.
Reuters added that Fidan, along with colleagues from the US, Germany, and Egypt, discussed ways to negotiate an immediate truce and bring additional aid into the enclave during the G20 foreign ministers conference in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. Fidan stated that the "savagery" in Gaza must end.
During discussions between Fidan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, "steps that can be taken to achieve a full ceasefire as soon as possible were discussed." Fidan also reportedly discussed "concrete steps" to end the conflict with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
On another end, In his remarks at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal reiterated the importance of condemning the atrocities committed in the Gaza Strip.
Prince Faisal emphasized the significance of international organizations' commitment to upholding their worldwide responsibilities and being more upfront in their stances than they currently are, particularly when addressing the awful circumstances in the Gaza Strip.
Al-Aqsa Flood operation against Israel
Hamas military group announced on Oct. 7 a military operation called "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel which is the biggest offensive in decades.
Palestinian fighters “infiltrated” Israel from the Gaza Strip and captured military bases and took hostages as photos and videos went viral online showing Hamas fighters on vehicles inside Israel and others paragliding into occupation territory.
In response, Israeli armed forces announced targeting Hamas positions inside the Gaza Strip. Thousands were killed, and dozens of thousands of others were injured in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.
The latest statistics by the Ministry of Health in Gaza revealed that the death toll from Israeli brutal pounding on the Gaza Strip since October 7 has soared to 29,313 people, with more than 69,333 injuries.
Since then, approximately 85% of Gazans have been displaced, all of whom are suffering from severe food insecurity, and the healthcare system has collapsed. Hundreds of thousands of people lack shelter, and aid trucks are entering the area at a lower rate than before the conflict began.
