Ever since Israel began its total siege of the Gaza strip. The issue of the Palestinian refugees from Gaza. It has dominated the discussion - the key question here remains where will Gaza's 2.1 million go?

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As the chorus grows for a ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has hinted at a possible deal to free hostages being held by Hamas. It comes as the U.S. leads talks between Israel and Qatar, which is communicating with Hamas. In fact, on Sunday, President Joe Biden dialled Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and discussed urgent ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages.

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Israel’s finance ministry has announced $ 7.8 billion dollar surge in debt since the commencement of hostilities, attributing over half of it to international markets. More than half of this amount is attributed to dollar-denominated debt raised through international market issuances.

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<p>A US military aircraft crashed in a training accident in the eastern Mediterranean Sea on Friday (Nov 10) evening killing five soldiers, according to the US European Command, which rules out any links of it to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"During a routine air refueling mission as part of military training, a US military aircraft carrying five service members suffered a mishap and crashed into the Mediterranean Sea. All five of the service members onboard the aircraft were killed," the US European Command (EUCOM) said on Sunday (Nov 12).&nbsp;</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden extended tribute to those who lost their lives in the mishap. "Our service members put their lives on the line for our country every day," Biden said adding, "They willingly take risks to keep the American people safe and secure. And their daily bravery and selflessness is an enduring testament to what is best in our nation."</p>

<p>However, more details about the incident were not disclosed in the report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an earlier statement, the European Command refrained from identifying the type of aircraft involved or exactly where the crash took place. The statement further had explained that the decision to withhold details was out of respect for the affected families.</p>

<p>“Out of respect for the families affected, we will not release further information on the personnel involved at this time,” the statement reportedly read at the time.</p>

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<p>European Command highlighted that the incident occurred during a training exercise.&nbsp;"We can definitively say that the aircraft sortie was purely related to training and there are no indications of hostile activity," the statement reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Investigation underway</strong></h2>

<p>The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.&nbsp;Since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out after the October 7 assault, the Pentagon has dispatched aircraft carriers to the eastern Mediterranean.</p>

<p>The main purpose of these deployments is to serve as a deterrent in case the war escalates to a wider region. The region already hosts various US military assets such as ships, aircraft, and military troops.</p>

<p>The statement also clarified that the crash was unrelated to either the war in Gaza or the fighting along the Israel-Lebanon border.</p>

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<p>European Command had further assured that more information would be provided "as the situation develops," indicating an ongoing effort to find more about the incident.&nbsp;The command oversees US military operations in Europe, parts of Asia, the Middle East, the Arctic, and the Atlantic Ocean.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There remains a risk of a potential escalation in the West Asian region due to the Gaza war. Israel revised the death toll from Hamas' October 7 attack to about 1,200. Meanwhile, over 11,000 people have died in Israel's retaliatory strikes in Gaza, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

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A US military aircraft crashed in a training accident in the eastern Mediterranean Sea on Friday (Nov 10) evening killing five soldiers, according to the US European Command, which rules out any links of it to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

A US military aircraft crashed in a training accident in the eastern Mediterranean Sea on Friday (Nov 10) evening killing five soldiers, according to the US European Command, which rules out any links of it to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. "During a routine air refueling mission as part of military training, a US military aircraft carrying five service members suffered a mishap and crashed into the Mediterranean Sea. All five of the service members onboard the aircraft were killed," the US European Command (EUCOM) said on Sunday (Nov 12). US President Joe Biden extended tribute to those who lost their lives in the mishap. "Our service members put their lives on the line for our country every day," Biden said adding, "They willingly take risks to keep the American people safe and secure. And their daily bravery and selflessness is an enduring testament to what is best in our nation." However, more details about the incident were not disclosed in the report. In an earlier statement, the European Command refrained from identifying the type of aircraft involved or exactly where the crash took place. The statement further had explained that the decision to withhold details was out of respect for the affected families. “Out of respect for the families affected, we will not release further information on the personnel involved at this time,” the statement reportedly read at the time. Also Read | 'This is not a fight we want', says Trudeau after repeating denounced claims on Nijjar killing European Command highlighted that the incident occurred during a training exercise. "We can definitively say that the aircraft sortie was purely related to training and there are no indications of hostile activity," the statement reportedly said. Investigation underway The cause of the accident is currently under investigation. Since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out after the October 7 assault, the Pentagon has dispatched aircraft carriers to the eastern Mediterranean. The main purpose of these deployments is to serve as a deterrent in case the war escalates to a wider region. The region already hosts various US military assets such as ships, aircraft, and military troops. The statement also clarified that the crash was unrelated to either the war in Gaza or the fighting along the Israel-Lebanon border. Also Read | Trump to enact extreme immigration crackdown with large-scale detention camps, mass deportations European Command had further assured that more information would be provided "as the situation develops," indicating an ongoing effort to find more about the incident. The command oversees US military operations in Europe, parts of Asia, the Middle East, the Arctic, and the Atlantic Ocean. Watch | Jeremy Hunt may extend tax holiday for firms: UK government looking to encourage investments × There remains a risk of a potential escalation in the West Asian region due to the Gaza war. Israel revised the death toll from Hamas' October 7 attack to about 1,200. Meanwhile, over 11,000 people have died in Israel's retaliatory strikes in Gaza, as per reports. (With inputs from agencies)

5 US soldiers killed in jet crash in eastern Mediterranean, command rules out link to Israel-Hamas war

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under scrutiny for directing funds to ultra-orthodox schools favored by right-wing factions, while Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas incurs a daily economic toll of approximately $260 million. The actual costs surpass initial estimates, placing a strain on public resources. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is set to unveil a new budget for the remainder of 2023 and propose plans for the upcoming year amid heightened financial challenges.

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<p>Climate activist Greta Thunberg found herself in the middle of yet another controversy when her speech was disrupted briefly by a man. The incident took place during a climate protest in the Dutch capital Amsterdam.</p>

<p>While speaking at the climate protest, environmental activist Greta Thunberg&nbsp;reportedly talked about supporting Palestine, something she came under fire for earlier as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the demonstration site, Thunberg asked a Palestinian and an Afghan woman to join her on stage and make a speech.</p>

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<p>"The people have not been listening," Thunberg was heard saying at the rally when a man walked towards the climate activist, grabbed her mic and started speaking into it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Seemingly angry, he retorted that he was there for climate protests and not to give a political view.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Earlier controversies&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A social media post by Thunberg on October 20 fanned another controversy when she backed Palestinians in the wake of Israel's air strikes on Gaza in response to Hamas assaults.</p>

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<p>"Week 270. Today we are striking in solidarity with Palestine and Gaza. The world needs to speak up and call for an immediate ceasefire, justice, and freedom for Palestinians and all civilians affected," she wrote in the post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the days following her open support for Gazans, where she held a pro-Palestine poster that read 'Stand with Gaza,' Israel responded with sharp action.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Israel announced that it would chuck off all of her references from the Israeli textbooks included in the school curriculum.</p>

<p>The Israeli education ministry said that her stance on the Israel-Hamas war "disqualifies her from being an educational and moral role model, and she is no longer eligible to serve as an inspiration and educator for Israeli students.”</p>

<p>The ministry at the time added that Hamas is a "terrorist organisation" responsible for the murder of more than thousand innocent Israelis, including children, women, and the elderly, and that "it has abducted over 200 people to Gaza."&nbsp;</p>

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Climate activist Greta Thunberg found herself in the middle of yet another controversy when her speech was disrupted briefly by a man. The incident took place during a climate protest in the Dutch capital Amsterdam.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg found herself in the middle of yet another controversy when her speech was disrupted briefly by a man. The incident took place during a climate protest in the Dutch capital Amsterdam. While speaking at the climate protest, environmental activist Greta Thunberg reportedly talked about supporting Palestine, something she came under fire for earlier as well. At the demonstration site, Thunberg asked a Palestinian and an Afghan woman to join her on stage and make a speech. Also Read | India at UN urges Canada to take action against 'extremism', 'misuse' of freedom of expression "The people have not been listening," Thunberg was heard saying at the rally when a man walked towards the climate activist, grabbed her mic and started speaking into it. 🚨 FOOTAGE: Climate activist Greta Thunberg is interrupted by a climate activist after expressing solidarity with Palestinians. pic.twitter.com/NTENTnVW0p — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 13, 2023 × Seemingly angry, he retorted that he was there for climate protests and not to give a political view. Earlier controversies A social media post by Thunberg on October 20 fanned another controversy when she backed Palestinians in the wake of Israel's air strikes on Gaza in response to Hamas assaults. Also Read | US, South Korea revise deterrence strategy over North Korea's nuclear threat "Week 270. Today we are striking in solidarity with Palestine and Gaza. The world needs to speak up and call for an immediate ceasefire, justice, and freedom for Palestinians and all civilians affected," she wrote in the post. In the days following her open support for Gazans, where she held a pro-Palestine poster that read 'Stand with Gaza,' Israel responded with sharp action. Watch | A new twist to mystery of Nordstream blasts × Israel announced that it would chuck off all of her references from the Israeli textbooks included in the school curriculum. The Israeli education ministry said that her stance on the Israel-Hamas war "disqualifies her from being an educational and moral role model, and she is no longer eligible to serve as an inspiration and educator for Israeli students.” The ministry at the time added that Hamas is a "terrorist organisation" responsible for the murder of more than thousand innocent Israelis, including children, women, and the elderly, and that "it has abducted over 200 people to Gaza." (With inputs from agencies)

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Amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, Arab League's Ambassador to Delhi Yusuf Mohamed Jameel has said that he has got assurances from India that its position on the Palestine issue remains unaltered. In an interview with our Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Ambassador Jameel pointed to his discussions with Indian officials and emphasized that "Our friends in India always assure us that the only solution is the peace solution, the 2-state solution with borders of 1967, and this is the main issue."

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<p>Hamas militant group sought to unleash a mayhem of 'historic proportions' than what actually transpired on the fateful day on October 7, as per a report by the Washington Post. The report is backed by circumstantial evidence and statements by multiple officials over the Hamas attack. The report cited few current and former intelligence and security officials from four Western and Middle Eastern countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It pointed out that the Hamas plot included an attack on the Jewish nation with an aim to flare up an expanded conflict in the West Asian region, while predicting that Israel would hit back in a full-throttled way.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Islamist militant group, who led an onslaught on the southern region of Israel killing over a thousand Israelis, wanted to rip through the heart of Israel and vied to reach out straight up to the West Bank region, another Palestinian territory that has been trapped in violence for a long time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The militants who entered the kibbutz town of Berri, and carried out a surprise attack, had contentious material with them leading to these conclusions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among them, the report said, was a notebook with hand-scrawled Quranic verses.&nbsp;It also carried extreme directions for instance, “Kill as many people and take as many hostages as possible.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not just this, some of the Hamas militants were also laden with gas canisters, handcuffs, and thermobaric grenades. It is worth noting that the visuals after the Hamas war reportedly showed militants setting houses on fire mercilessly and butchering innocent civilians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The situation still remains grim as many officials who refrained from speaking earlier are now indicating that more intel is trickling in, solidifying what Hamas' plots and intentions were.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One stark finding in the report which quotes officials was that some of these Hamas militants were even carrying ample amounts of food, ammunition, and equipment that could last for several days.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Hamas planned to storm more Israeli territories</strong></h2>

<p>They had future plans in place in case the initial attack turned out to be a success, something which officials said was seen in the documents and maps.&nbsp;The militants sought to storm much greater Israeli territories targeting more cities. It also had instructions to torch homes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report also suggested that the group stayed low-key to avoid raising any suspicions even though it had been planning for the attack for 16 years.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>“If you’re in prison, you study the prison security system. That is what Hamas has been doing for 16 years,” Ali Soufan, a former FBI counterterrorism official said adding, “Their on-the-ground intelligence was way better than anything the Iranians could have given them.”</p>

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Hamas militant group sought to unleash a mayhem of 'historic proportions' than what actually transpired on the fateful day on October 7, as per a report by the Washington Post.

Hamas militant group sought to unleash a mayhem of 'historic proportions' than what actually transpired on the fateful day on October 7, as per a report by the Washington Post. The report is backed by circumstantial evidence and statements by multiple officials over the Hamas attack. The report cited few current and former intelligence and security officials from four Western and Middle Eastern countries. It pointed out that the Hamas plot included an attack on the Jewish nation with an aim to flare up an expanded conflict in the West Asian region, while predicting that Israel would hit back in a full-throttled way. The Islamist militant group, who led an onslaught on the southern region of Israel killing over a thousand Israelis, wanted to rip through the heart of Israel and vied to reach out straight up to the West Bank region, another Palestinian territory that has been trapped in violence for a long time. Also Read | Deputy finance minister of Japan resigns from position following tax scandal The militants who entered the kibbutz town of Berri, and carried out a surprise attack, had contentious material with them leading to these conclusions. Among them, the report said, was a notebook with hand-scrawled Quranic verses. It also carried extreme directions for instance, “Kill as many people and take as many hostages as possible.” Not just this, some of the Hamas militants were also laden with gas canisters, handcuffs, and thermobaric grenades. It is worth noting that the visuals after the Hamas war reportedly showed militants setting houses on fire mercilessly and butchering innocent civilians. Also Read | US Senator Tim Scott abruptly ends 2024 White House bid The situation still remains grim as many officials who refrained from speaking earlier are now indicating that more intel is trickling in, solidifying what Hamas' plots and intentions were. One stark finding in the report which quotes officials was that some of these Hamas militants were even carrying ample amounts of food, ammunition, and equipment that could last for several days. Hamas planned to storm more Israeli territories They had future plans in place in case the initial attack turned out to be a success, something which officials said was seen in the documents and maps. The militants sought to storm much greater Israeli territories targeting more cities. It also had instructions to torch homes. Watch | Israeli army claims to leave fuel near Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital × The report also suggested that the group stayed low-key to avoid raising any suspicions even though it had been planning for the attack for 16 years. “If you’re in prison, you study the prison security system. That is what Hamas has been doing for 16 years,” Ali Soufan, a former FBI counterterrorism official said adding, “Their on-the-ground intelligence was way better than anything the Iranians could have given them.” (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Hamas sought to rip deeper into Israel, unleash mayhem of 'historic proportions' than what unfolded: Report

<p>Eight pro-Iran militants, including at least one Syrian, and Iraqi nationals have been killed, as tensions are spiking between US and Iran-backed militants in Syria with Washington unleashing another set of fresh air strikes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza next door, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, that the incident took place after strikes late Sunday on the Mayadeen and Albu Kamal areas of Syria's eastern Deir Ezzor province near the Iraqi border.</p>

<p>US troops stationed in Syria and the neighbouring country Iraq have reportedly come under multiple attacks by these militants, a move over which Washington has ramped up its retaliatory measures now.&nbsp;This has left many concerned about a greater spillover in the extended West Asian region.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement published on the Pentagon website, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that US troops carried out the "precision strikes" on facilities in "eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran-affiliated groups in response to continued attacks against US personnel in Iraq and Syria."&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Training facility, safe house on radar&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The targets of these strikes were a training facility and a safe house near the cities of Abu Kamal and Mayadin, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statement further added that the issue of attacks on US troops is being dealt with on priority for the safety of US personnel. "The United States will defend itself, its personnel, and its interests," it added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Just last week, the US struck a weapons storage facility which was being used by IRGC in Syria. Nearly four dozen US and coalition troops in Syria and Iraq have become the target of Iran-backed proxies in the region.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If attacks by Iran's proxies against US forces continue, we will not hesitate to take further necessary measures to protect our people," Austin said in an earlier statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, speaking with the Washington Post on condition of anonymity, a top US defence official said that secondary blasts took place, indicating that the now-ravaged facilities were used by militants to house weapons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We continue to message to Iran that we hold them accountable for these [attacks on U.S. personnel], and that their leaders must take action to constrain the activities of the groups Iran directs, trains, and equips,” the official reportedly said, adding, “We will not hesitate to take further measures to protect our people, if necessary."&nbsp;</p>

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Eight pro-Iran militants, including at least one Syrian, and Iraqi nationals have been killed, as tensions are spiking between US and Iran-backed militants in Syria with Washington unleashing another set of fresh air strikes.

Eight pro-Iran militants, including at least one Syrian, and Iraqi nationals have been killed, as tensions are spiking between US and Iran-backed militants in Syria with Washington unleashing another set of fresh air strikes. With the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza next door, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, that the incident took place after strikes late Sunday on the Mayadeen and Albu Kamal areas of Syria's eastern Deir Ezzor province near the Iraqi border. US troops stationed in Syria and the neighbouring country Iraq have reportedly come under multiple attacks by these militants, a move over which Washington has ramped up its retaliatory measures now. This has left many concerned about a greater spillover in the extended West Asian region. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: At least 14 Israeli civilians injured after Hezbollah missile strikes from Lebanon In a statement published on the Pentagon website, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that US troops carried out the "precision strikes" on facilities in "eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran-affiliated groups in response to continued attacks against US personnel in Iraq and Syria." Also Read | US, South Korea revise deterrence strategy over North Korea's nuclear threat Training facility, safe house on radar The targets of these strikes were a training facility and a safe house near the cities of Abu Kamal and Mayadin, respectively. The statement further added that the issue of attacks on US troops is being dealt with on priority for the safety of US personnel. "The United States will defend itself, its personnel, and its interests," it added. Watch | Canadian PM Trudeau reacts to India-Canada row again × Just last week, the US struck a weapons storage facility which was being used by IRGC in Syria. Nearly four dozen US and coalition troops in Syria and Iraq have become the target of Iran-backed proxies in the region. "If attacks by Iran's proxies against US forces continue, we will not hesitate to take further necessary measures to protect our people," Austin said in an earlier statement. Moreover, speaking with the Washington Post on condition of anonymity, a top US defence official said that secondary blasts took place, indicating that the now-ravaged facilities were used by militants to house weapons. “We continue to message to Iran that we hold them accountable for these [attacks on U.S. personnel], and that their leaders must take action to constrain the activities of the groups Iran directs, trains, and equips,” the official reportedly said, adding, “We will not hesitate to take further measures to protect our people, if necessary." (With inputs from agencies)

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Israeli army claims to leave fuel near Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital

<p>At a joint summit in Riyadh on Saturday (Nov 11), Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries called for an immediate end to the ongoing war in Gaza.</p>

<p>The countries also condemned Israel for its counter-offensive and declared that Tel Aviv bears responsibility for "crimes" against Palestinians.</p>

<p>Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, gathered Arab and Muslim leaders for the summit as the kingdom exercised its impact to push the United States and Israel for an end to the conflict in war-torn Gaza.</p>

<p>Leaders including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attended the summit.</p>

<h2><strong>Condemn war against our brothers in Palestine, says Prince Mohammed</strong></h2>

<p>Prince Mohammed said the kingdom substantiates its "condemnation and categorical rejection of this barbaric war against our brothers in Palestine".</p>

<p>"We are facing a humanitarian catastrophe that proves the failure of the Security Council and the international community to put an end to the flagrant Israeli violations of international laws," he said in an address to the summit.</p>

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<p>Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the Palestinians were facing a "genocidal war" further calling on the US to end Israeli "aggression".</p>

<h2><strong>Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi hails Hamas</strong></h2>

<p>Voicing support for the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas for launching unprecedented attacks against Israel, Raisi urged Islamic countries to impose oil and goods sanctions on Tel Aviv.</p>

<p>"There is no other way but to resist Israel, we kiss the hands of Hamas for its resistance against Israel," he said in his address.</p>

<p>On his first visit to Saudi Arabia, after the two countries agreed to mend ties in March, Raisi said Islamic nations should designate the Israeli army a "terrorist organisation" for its conduct in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two leaders, Prince Mohammed bin and Raisi also held their first meeting on the sidelines of the Joint Arab Islamic Summit.</p>

<p>The official Saudi Press Agency, taking to its X account, shared a picture of the two leaders saying, "HRH the #Crown_Prince meets with the president of the Islamic Republic of #Iran on the sidelines of the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit.<br />
#SPAGOV."&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Countries reject Israel's 'self-defence' claim</strong></h2>

<p>The final declaration rebuffed Israeli claims that dubbed its counter-offensive an act of "self-defence", calling the United Nations Security Council to adopt "a decisive and binding resolution" to halt Israel's "aggression".&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also disregarded out of hand any future political resolution to the war that would keep Gaza separate from the Israeli-occupied West Bank.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


At a joint summit in Riyadh on Saturday (Nov 11), Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries called for an immediate end to the ongoing war in Gaza. The countries also condemned Israel for its counter-offensive and declared that Tel Aviv bears responsibility for "crimes" against Palestinians.

At a joint summit in Riyadh on Saturday (Nov 11), Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries called for an immediate end to the ongoing war in Gaza. The countries also condemned Israel for its counter-offensive and declared that Tel Aviv bears responsibility for "crimes" against Palestinians. Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, gathered Arab and Muslim leaders for the summit as the kingdom exercised its impact to push the United States and Israel for an end to the conflict in war-torn Gaza. Leaders including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attended the summit. Condemn war against our brothers in Palestine, says Prince Mohammed Prince Mohammed said the kingdom substantiates its "condemnation and categorical rejection of this barbaric war against our brothers in Palestine". "We are facing a humanitarian catastrophe that proves the failure of the Security Council and the international community to put an end to the flagrant Israeli violations of international laws," he said in an address to the summit. Also read: Microsoft chief says Russia spreading 'disinformation' about Israel-Hamas war Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the Palestinians were facing a "genocidal war" further calling on the US to end Israeli "aggression". Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi hails Hamas Voicing support for the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas for launching unprecedented attacks against Israel, Raisi urged Islamic countries to impose oil and goods sanctions on Tel Aviv. "There is no other way but to resist Israel, we kiss the hands of Hamas for its resistance against Israel," he said in his address. On his first visit to Saudi Arabia, after the two countries agreed to mend ties in March, Raisi said Islamic nations should designate the Israeli army a "terrorist organisation" for its conduct in Gaza. The two leaders, Prince Mohammed bin and Raisi also held their first meeting on the sidelines of the Joint Arab Islamic Summit. The official Saudi Press Agency, taking to its X account, shared a picture of the two leaders saying, "HRH the #Crown_Prince meets with the president of the Islamic Republic of #Iran on the sidelines of the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit. #SPAGOV." HRH the #Crown_Prince meets with the president of the Islamic Republic of #Iran on the sidelines of the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit.#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/JfJlCFztGI — SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) November 11, 2023 × Countries reject Israel's 'self-defence' claim The final declaration rebuffed Israeli claims that dubbed its counter-offensive an act of "self-defence", calling the United Nations Security Council to adopt "a decisive and binding resolution" to halt Israel's "aggression". It also disregarded out of hand any future political resolution to the war that would keep Gaza separate from the Israeli-occupied West Bank. (With inputs from agencies)

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