Gulf summit in Kuwait urges ‘immediate ceasefire’ for Gaza

A summit of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders on Sunday (Dec 1) called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after host Kuwait called for a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of war in the Palestinian territory. . The six-member body called for an “immediate and permanent cessation of Israeli fire and military operations” as well as “the delivery of all humanitarian and humanitarian aid and basic necessities to Gaza residents. The meeting came at a time when isThere is intense and ongoing uncertainty for the Middle East following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent war on Gaza. Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah called on the international community to “provide an immediate ceasefire, international protection to innocent civilians and civilians. Ensure the opening of safe corridors and the immediate arrival of humanitarian aid.” Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Bahrain also attended. Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa and Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud al-Sayed in their address described Sheikh Meshaal as a “double standard in the application of relevant international laws, charters and resolutions”, saying that he had “promoted the region’s security and Stability has been damaged.” He said that Kuwait is “hopeful” about the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in LebanonWhich he said would “contribute to reducing tensions in the region.” Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other countries also welcomed last week’s ceasefire after a year-long conflict that has left thousands dead in Lebanon and caused massive displacement on both sides. Fighting escalated in September after nearly a year of cross-border attacks, which were launched in support of Iran-backed Hezbollah.