Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, expressed his strong condemnation and deep dismay at the targeting of a convoy belonging to the “World Central Kitchen” organisation in the Gaza Strip, adding that this incident represents a blatant continuation of the series of crimes and violations committed by the Israeli occupation, which is contrary to international law and humanitarian principles, the GCC said in a statement.
According to the statement, Albudaiwi called on the international community to fulfil its role in putting an end to these serious Israeli violations and to protect innocent civilians and workers of humanitarian and relief organisations in order to avoid further escalation of the crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Albudaiwi also extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the victims’ families, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
Source: Saudi Press Agency