Saudi foreign minister warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if Israel attacks Rafah

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday warned against the ‘catastrophic consequences’ of any Israeli attack on Rafah, south of Gaza, during his speech at the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council. 

“In this light, we warn against the disastrous repercussions of an attack on Rafah, as the last refuge for civilians, who are there due to the displacement by the Israeli army.” 

Bin Farhan denounced the double standards adopted by some countries toward the crisis in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. He also reiterated calls for an immediate ceasefire. 

“We call on the international community to bear its responsibility to put an end to escalation and war, protect civilians, in order to pave the way for a clear and legitimate peace process that includes all parties.”