Qatari, Iranian FMs urge ceasefire in Gaza

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: News Websites
20 Nov 2023 16:04

Iran's Foreign Minister and his Qatari counterpart repeated their support for a rapid ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, speaks during a joint press conference with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bouhabib, in Beirut Lebanon, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. (AP)

In a Monday phone conversation, the foreign ministers of Iran and Qatar united in urging swift international intervention to force the Israeli government to halt its brutal actions, which openly violate international law, in Gaza.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, discussed the ongoing developments in Palestine, specifically addressing "Israel's" egregious assaults on Gaza.

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Both ministers underscored that the "Tel Aviv" government bears responsibility for the dire situation prevailing in the besieged Gaza Strip. Additionally, they urged Muslim and Arab nations to promptly provide humanitarian aid to support Palestinians.

Furthermore, Amir-Abdollahian and Al Thani exchanged ideas on contemporary strategies to halt "Israel" from committing war crimes in Gaza.

Russian, Iranian FM's urge ceasefire in Gaza

In the same context, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Amir-Abdollahian, repeated their support for a rapid ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Sunday.

According to the statement, the conversation centered around the current situation in Palestine and the officials addressed other bilateral and international concerns.

"Concern was voiced by both sides regarding the ongoing armed conflict in the Gaza Strip. The need for an immediate ceasefire and urgent assistance to the affected civilian population was emphasized."