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Saudi Arabia Urges Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza
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In Short: In a UN Security Council meeting, Saudi Arabia's representative called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and emphasized the importance of international efforts, including those by the United States.
Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative at the UN Security Council meeting reaffirmed the Kingdom's call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, welcoming international efforts led by the United States to achieve this goal.
He also urged the Security Council to uphold its responsibilities in maintaining international peace and security, specifically mentioning the need to implement relevant resolutions, such as Resolution No. 2334.
The statement reflects Saudi Arabia's commitment to regional stability and its role in supporting peace initiatives in the Middle East.
Background information indicates that the UN Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security, and Saudi Arabia, as a key player in the region, plays a significant role in these discussions.
Background
Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia. Located in the centre of the Middle East, it covers the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula and has a land area of about 2,150,000 km2 (830,000 sq mi), making it the fifth-largest country in Asia, the largest in the Middle East, and the twelfth-largest in the world.
The United Nations Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, and is the United Nations' executive branch, having primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Its powers, outlined in the UN Charter, include establishing peacekeeping operations, authorizing military action, and imposing international sanctions.
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- In addition, the Permanent Representative said the Kingdom welcomes international efforts, including those led by the United States, to secure a permanent ceasefire.
- He also called on the Security Council to uphold its responsibilities in maintaining international peace and security and to implement its relevant resolutions, including Resolution No. 2334.