Saudi Arabia has announced its decision to host an extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh on Saturday, responding to the situation in Gaza. The Saudi Foreign Ministry revealed that the Kingdom consulted with the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation before making this decision.
Amid the exceptional circumstances in Gaza, the summit in Riyadh on November 11, 2023, will replace the initially planned emergency Arab Summit and extraordinary Islamic Summit for the same date. The official statement emphasized that this choice reflects the collective awareness of leaders, underscoring the importance of unity in expressing a joint Arab-Islamic position on the unprecedented developments in Gaza and the Palestinian territories.
The statement further highlighted, “These developments necessitate Arab and Islamic unity in facing and containing their repercussions.” The leaders aim to present a unified stance, recognizing the gravity of the situation and the need for collaborative efforts in addressing the challenges arising from the crisis.
