The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's regret over the veto of the draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and its surroundings. The resolution was submitted by the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to the Security Council on behalf of the Arab countries.
The Ministry stresses that there is a need now more than ever to reform the Security Council to carry out its responsibilities in maintaining international peace and security with credibility and without double standards.
The Kingdom warns of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and its surroundings. It also warns of the escalation of military operations that threaten international peace and security. The escalation does not serve any efforts calling for a dialogue and a peaceful solution to the Palestinian issue in accordance with the relevant international resolutions.
