The summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and ASEAN called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict based on the two-state solution, condemning all attacks on civilians and urging all parties to a permanent ceasefire. The joint statement of the GCC and ASEAN condemned "all attacks against civilians," calling on "all concerned parties to implement a permanent ceasefire, and to ensure that humanitarian aid and relief supplies and other essential services are delivered with maximum effectiveness and efficiency, in addition to restoring electricity and water, and allowing unobstructed delivery of fuel, food, and medicine throughout Gaza."
The statement also urged "all parties to the conflict to protect civilians, refrain from targeting them, and adhere to international humanitarian law, particularly the principles and provisions of the Geneva Convention on the protection of civilian persons in time of war dated August 12, 1949," demanding the "immediate and unconditional release of hostages and civilian detainees, especially women, children, the sick, and the elderly."
It emphasized "the need for all parties concerned to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict based on the two-state solution along the borders of June 4, 1967, in accordance with international law and relevant Security Council resolutions." It affirmed "support for the initiative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the European Union, and the Arab League to revitalize the peace process in the Middle East in cooperation with Egypt and Jordan, and to resolve the conflict between Israel and its neighbors in accordance with international law and all relevant United Nations resolutions."
In this context, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman confirmed at the beginning of the Gulf-ASEAN summit in Riyadh today that "we support a lasting solution to the Palestinian cause and reject attacks on civilians in Gaza." He added: "We call for a just solution to establish a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders that achieves security and prosperity for all."
