Politics
Saudi crown prince vows firm response to threats, condemns Israeli strikes on Gaza
September 30, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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5 reports · 4 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 6 hours
In his annual Shura Council speech, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza and pledged firm responses to any threat to the kingdom.
- Mohammed bin Salman delivered the annual royal speech on behalf of King Salman at the Shura Council's opening in Riyadh on Wednesday.
- He condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza and called on the international community to pursue a "permanent" political solution to the Palestinian issue.
- He said Saudi Arabia "will not hesitate to respond firmly to any threat," citing Houthi attacks and the trilateral Mecca defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan.
- He announced a multinational defensive maritime coalition to protect international waterways and rejected their use for political or economic pressure.
- He reiterated support for Yemen's legitimate government through the coalition against Houthi attacks and called Gulf security indivisible.
- He voiced support for Sudan's unity and stability amid its ongoing conflict.




