There have been widespread criticisms due to a diplomatic meeting between Saudi Arabia and Israel in Abu Dhabi, amid the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The intensity of controversy and criticism increased after the diplomatic meeting that brought together the Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi with his Israeli counterpart Neer Barkat in the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi.
While the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip worsens due to the ongoing Israeli aggression, this meeting has sparked a wave of severe criticism and dismay at both the regional and international levels.
Some expressed their strong displeasure at a Saudi official meeting with an Israeli counterpart amidst the continued military escalation in Gaza, with an increasing number of casualties and civilians losing their lives and homes.
This meeting reflects a noticeable shift in regional relations, as Saudi Arabia was among the countries that considered normalization with Israel before resolving the Palestinian issue as a betrayal of the Arab Palestinian cause and an ignorance of the rights of the Palestinian people.
Therefore, this meeting should serve as a significant checkpoint for the foreign policies of Arab countries, particularly regarding their commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause and the rights of the Palestinian people, without compromising them for transient diplomatic gains.
Ultimately, the diplomatic meeting between Saudi Arabia and Israel in Abu Dhabi remains a subject of ongoing debate and discussion, and reactions to it should be grounded in the interests and rights of the people, as well as the commitment of states to the humanitarian and ethical values and principles that should govern international relations.
A diplomatic meeting between Saudi Arabia and Israel at what cost?
In light of the bloody events engulfing the Gaza Strip, which have resulted in the deaths and injuries of hundreds of Palestinians, as well as the destruction of infrastructure and homes, the diplomatic meeting between Saudi Arabia and Israel in Abu Dhabi raises questions about the compatibility of this meeting with humanitarian values and ethical principles.
At a time when Saudi and Israeli officials exchanged pleasantries and greetings at the international conference, the painful images of Palestinian children burying their loved ones were escalating on television screens and social media platforms, making this meeting appear shameful to the world.
This meeting reveals a significant contradiction between the humanitarian values that world leaders claim to adhere to and the political behavior they adopt in the actual practice of international politics.
Therefore, the international community, as well as Arab and Islamic peoples, must express their strong condemnation of this meeting and demand an end to the Israeli aggression on Palestinian territories and the achievement of justice and the reconstruction of Gaza.
As a result, Saudi Arabia and all countries must reconsider their diplomatic policies and plans, and prioritize human rights and social justice instead of compromising them for transient political gains.
Source: lualuatv
