Ministers from Arab and Islamic nations are set to commence a tour beginning in China tomorrow, marking the initial phase of efforts to bring about a resolution to the conflict in Gaza, as stated by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
This tour follows decisions made at a joint Arab and Islamic summit held in Riyadh earlier this month, with Prince Faisal emphasizing the urgency of declaring an immediate ceasefire and facilitating humanitarian aid.
The minister, speaking on the sidelines of a conference in Bahrain, expressed the necessity of promptly concluding the crisis and the Gaza conflict, underscoring the importance of collective action in achieving these goals.
The minister said, āThe first stop will be in China, then we will move to other capitals to convey a clear message that a ceasefire must be announced immediately, and let in aid.ā
āWe have to work on ending this crisis and the war on Gaza as soon as possible,ā he further added.
US Imposes Entry Ban On West Bank Extremists Attacking Palestinians
Meanwhile, the United States has declared its intention to impose entry bans on Jewish extremist settlers involved in attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, particularly since Israel initiated hostilities in Gaza.
In an opinion piece published in the Washington Post, President Joe Biden conveyed his strong message to Israelās leaders, emphasizing the imperative to halt extremist violence against Palestinians in the West Bank and to hold those responsible accountable.
He asserted the readiness of the United States to take decisive actions, including implementing visa bans on individuals engaged in attacks against civilians in the West Bank.
Highlighting the alarming statistics from the United Nations, which reported eight Palestinians, including a child, killed by settlers in the West Bank and 74 others injured, with 33% of those injuries caused by live ammunition since the commencement of Israelās military actions in Gaza.
