Middle East

Cairo: The Arab Parliament condemned the Israeli occupation forces' targeting of Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. The attack resulted in civilian casualties, constituting a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, which guarantee protection for civilians, medical facilities, and healthcare and media personnel. In a statement, the Parliament affirmed that targeting hospitals and health facilities, which serve as safe havens for the sick and wounded, constitutes a war crime and a grave violation of all international norms and legal standards. The Arab Parliament called on the international community and the UN Security Council to take immediate, effective action to halt these crimes, enforce protective measures for civilians and medical infrastructure, and hold those responsible accountable before international justice. It warned that continued international silence only encourages further violations and atrocities.

Americas

New York: The UN Security Council today strongly condemned the military escalation by the Houthi group in Yemen, the attacks they have launched against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and their threats to commercial shipping vessels. The Security Council also adopted Resolution 2837, which extends sanctions related to Yemen, including asset freezes and travel bans. The new resolution, tabled by the United Kingdom, demands that the Houthis immediately and unconditionally cease their military escalation and attacks, including those targeting civilian populations and infrastructure, such as commercial airports and international maritime shipping. Furthermore, the Security Council extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts, established under Resolution 2140, until December 15, 2027. The Council requested that the Secretary-General increase the number of the Panel’s members to six, incorporating experts specialized in reviewing, monitoring, and reporting on maritime security issues. In the resolution, the Security Council urged member states to redouble their efforts to combat the smuggling of weapons and their components via land and sea routes, including by improving information-sharing among member states to ensure the enforcement of the arms embargo. The Security Council resolution issued today reaffirmed that there is no military solution to the ongoing conflict in Yemen, and that the only viable path forward is through dialogue and reconciliation among the parties, a process that includes, but is not limited to, the government, the Houthis, key political and regional factions in Yemen, as well as women, youth, and civil society. The Security Council resolution also emphasizes the importance of facilitating humanitarian aid activities and commercial imports.

Gulf

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi welcomed the international consensus on the United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 2837, which demands the Houthi group to halt its military escalation and attacks immediately and unconditionally, including assaults targeting civilian populations and civilian infrastructure, such as commercial airports and international maritime shipping. Furthermore, the GCC Secretary General expressed his appreciation for the efforts exerted by the United Kingdom in submitting the draft resolution. "This resolution represents a significant step in consolidating the international stance that rejects the treacherous Houthi attacks," he stated, stressing the necessity of translating this resolution into a concrete commitment that stops these attacks, protects lives and civilian facilities, and puts an end to the threat posed to regional security and the safety of international navigation. Moreover, Albudaiwi renewed the GCC's support for all endeavours aimed at backing and empowering the legitimate Yemeni government to preserve Yemen's sovereignty, unity, security, and stability, thereby fulfilling the aspirations of the brotherly Yemeni people for peace and development.