Riyadh:The Palestinian Presidency has condemned the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries. The Presidency emphasized that targeting civilians and civilian facilities is a grave violation of international and humanitarian law.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA, the Presidency issued a statement on Sunday denouncing the attack as an unacceptable assault on Saudi Arabia's security, sovereignty, and stability.
President Mahmoud Abbas extended his condolences and sympathy to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi government and people, and the families of the victims. He also wished for the swift recovery of those injured.
The statement reiterated the State of Palestine's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, affirming support for the kingdom in addressing threats to its security and the safety of its citizens and residents.
It stressed that attacks on Saudi Arabian security threaten the entire region's stability and cannot be justified. The Presidency called for an international response to reject such attacks and protect regional peace.
Furthermore, the Presidency reiterated its stance on respecting state sovereignty and territorial integrity, highlighting the importance of Arab solidarity in safeguarding the stability of Arab nations and their peoples.