In response to the ruling issued by the International Court of Justice ordering Israel to immediately cease its military operations or any other actions in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and Jordan expressed their approval of this decision, urging Israel to comply with its legal obligations.
**Saudi Arabia: A Positive Step**
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the ruling that requires Israel to immediately stop its military attack or any other activities in Rafah, citing the Genocide Convention. The Ministry stated, "While the Kingdom appreciates this decision as a positive step towards the moral and legal rights of the Palestinian people, it emphasizes the importance of including all Palestinian territories in international decisions according to relevant international legitimacy resolutions, reiterating its call for the international community to assume its responsibilities to halt all forms of aggression against the Palestinian people."
**UAE: Immediate Ceasefire**
Similarly, the UAE welcomed the International Court's decision imposing additional temporary measures on Israel, demanding an immediate halt to military operations in Rafah, which exacerbate the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the urgency of achieving an immediate ceasefire, providing protection to civilians, and preventing further loss of life, while also stressing the need for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza swiftly and without obstacles. The UAE reiterated its unwavering commitment to work strongly with international partners to intensify efforts in ensuring aid delivery and expressed ongoing support for the rights of the Palestinian people.
**Jordan: Ending Israel's Impunity**
Jordan affirmed that the International Court's decisions against Israel "reveal the war crimes it has committed in Gaza." Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi stated on X platform, "Once again, the International Court exposes Israeli war crimes in Gaza." He called on the Security Council to "assume its responsibility and put an end to Israel's impunity and the double standards in applying international law."
**Egypt: Immediate Halt to Operations in Rafah**
Egypt welcomed the International Court's ruling and called for an immediate cessation of Israeli military operations in Rafah and any actions that threaten the livelihoods of Palestinians in Gaza. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Israel to comply with its legal obligations and emphasized its responsibility as the occupying power for the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza.
The Egyptian statement asserted that the court's decision aligns with the current tragic conditions in Gaza and called on the Security Council and influential international parties to act decisively to end the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, ensure the full flow of aid, and protect international relief teams.
**Palestinian Authority**
Dr. Jamal Nazzal, a member of the Fatah Revolutionary Council, stated that the International Court's decision aligns with the efforts of friendly nations advocating for Palestine and highlighted the importance of the court's orders, including stopping the attack on Rafah and opening the Rafah border crossing for humanitarian aid.
**Qatar: Reflecting Global Rejection of War**
Qatar welcomed the International Court's ruling, asserting it "reflects the international community's unequivocal rejection of the war in Gaza," and emphasized the need for Israel to fully comply with the ruling.
**Arab Parliament: Ensuring Implementation of the Decision**
The Arab Parliament welcomed the International Court's decisions and urged the Security Council and the international community to enforce them.
