The statement also underscores the necessity of ending the war waged by Israeli occupation forces on the Gaza Strip and attacks on the West Bank.

The summit will address the ongoing Israeli occupation forces’ aggression against Palestine and Lebanon.

Abdullah bin Nasser bin Musalam Al Rahbi, Oman’s Permanent Representative to the Arab League and Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt, took part in the preparatory meeting of Foreign Ministers for the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh. The meeting aims to address the political and humanitarian dimensions of the ongoing crises in Lebanon and Palestine.

The Sultanate of Oman, in cooperation with the Arab Group, proposed amendments to the International Labour Organisation‘s resolution titled, “ILO Support for the Emergency Response to the Crisis in Lebanon.” These amendments included provisions to protect essential facilities in Lebanon, welcomed efforts toward a ceasefire, requested a report from the ILO Director on the impact of the crisis on Lebanon’s

The meeting discussed the situation in Gaza and Lebanon and efforts to ensure an immediate ceasefire and contain the military escalation in the region.

An official statement says the raids represent a dangerous escalation that threatens security and stability in the region.

All Omani citizens present in Lebanon are urged to return immediately to their homeland.

The Deputy Head of Oman’s Embassy in Lebanon, Salem bin Al-Abrak Bayt Shejanah, received Dr Salwa Al-Khalil Al-Amin, Head of the Diwan Ahl Al-Qalam. The meeting discussed ways of strengthening cultural relations between Oman and the Republic of Lebanon.