Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia urged the United States to promptly engage in discussions aimed at halting Israeli military operations, which have resulted in the loss of innocent lives.
During a call with US President Joe Biden, the Crown Prince addressed the military escalation in Gaza, emphasizing the need to find solutions to prevent the targeting of civilians, infrastructure, and daily life, as well as forced displacement. He stressed the importance of maintaining calm, preventing further escalation, and upholding international humanitarian law.
Additionally, MBS highlighted the importance of lifting the Gaza blockade, ensuring basic services, and facilitating the entry of humanitarian and medical aid. He also underlined the significance of pursuing the path of peace to secure legitimate rights for the Palestinian people and achieve a just and comprehensive peace.
President Biden expressed his gratitude to Prince Mohammed for his efforts in mitigating the escalation and preventing its regional spread.
