RIYADH: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassim Al-Budaiwi on Thursday voiced vehement rejection and condemnation of Zionist occupation ministers’ remarks on the forced displacement of Gazans. In a press statement, Al-Budaiwi indicated that these remarks reflect the Zionist occupation’s false and hostile intentions towards the Middle East peace process, calling it a threat to the stability of the region and a dangerous escalation causing mounting tensions.

He further stressed the necessity that the international community engage in collective action to find a fair and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause and put an end to these irresponsible, provocative statements. The GCC chief asserted his steady, unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their right to an independent, sovereign state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

In another development, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned the “terrorist” twin bombings in the city of Kerman in southern Iran, which resulted in hundreds of dead and injured civilians. In a press release, Al-Budaiwi affirmed the GCC’s firm position in rejecting all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism that aim at disrupting security and stability.

He added that such attacks are inconsistent with human values and principles, while expressing his sincere condolences and solace to the Iranian government and people, as well as the victims’ families. Some 84 people were killed and 284 others injured in twin explosions that hit Iran’s southern city of Kerman on Wednesday, according to Iranian media reports. — KUNA