A senior Saudi royal has condemned Israel as a “genocidal” and “apartheid” state, urging incoming US President-elect Donald Trump to take action for peace in the Middle East. Prince Turki Al Faisal, the former head of Saudi Arabia’s intelligence agency for over two decades, called for justice to be served through the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Israel’s Actions in Gaza Criticized
Prince Turki emphasized the importance of international efforts to hold Israel accountable. “It’s about time for the world to take the necessary steps to bring those charged by the ICC to justice,” he said, urging the global community to act on these accusations of human rights violations.
US Role in Middle East Peace
The Saudi royal expressed hope that President-elect Trump would continue efforts for peace in the Middle East. “Friendly countries in the region are hoping that Mr. Trump pursues what he started before, to bring peace with capital letters to the Middle East,” Prince Turki remarked, urging decisive action on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Gaza Airstrikes Kill Four Palestinians
Meanwhile, airstrikes by Israeli forces have continued to devastate Gaza. Four Palestinians, including a young girl, were killed, and others injured in recent attacks across the besieged region. According to medical sources, an airstrike near the Ahmad Shawqi School in Gaza City’s Rimal neighborhood killed one person and injured several others.
In northern Gaza, a young girl died in an airstrike on Beit Lahia, while in Rafah, southern Gaza, two Palestinians were killed near the municipal stadium. The bodies of the victims were retrieved by civil defense teams, and one of them was pronounced dead at Nasser Hospital.
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