It took 43 days.
But yesterday, an Arab leader finally mustered the moral and political courage to publicly condemn the terrorist organization Hamas and demand the immediate and unconditional return of all 239 hostages to Israel.
19o’clockth Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa gave a bold speech at the annual Manama Dialogue, widely known as the Middle East’s premier security and defense summit, held in Manama, the capital of Bahrain. He was the first Arab leader to speak clearly about this personally. , and publicly.
“I unequivocally condemn Hamas,” the crown prince, who is also the Gulf kingdom’s prime minister, told a room full of Arab, American and European security officials.
“I stand with civilians and innocent people, not with political posturing,” he added.
“October 7th”th attack [by Hamas] It was barbaric and terrifying. ”
The crown prince urged Hamas to release all hostages and return them safely to Israel, telling fellow Arab leaders: “We must do everything in our power to resolve this issue.”
“I don’t think any Arab leader has ever called on Hamas to do this,” he said. I got it, According to the report of national, A newspaper based in the United Arab Emirates. “So now is the time to speak up.”
Having said that, His Royal Highness was harshly critical of Israel, saying, “11,000 Gazans have died and many more are living in intolerable conditions without access to basic necessities such as electricity and running water. Condemnation.” , and medical care. ”
“I want to be clear about what is important to the Kingdom of Bahrain: There must be no forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, now or ever,” he said.
“There must be no reoccupation of Gaza” and “There must be no reduction of Gaza’s territory.”
“On the other hand, there must be no terror directed against Israeli citizens from Gaza.”
“That’s the red line.”
“To ensure a lasting peace, His Highness also emphasized that elections must be held to provide the Palestinian people with strong and unified leadership in the aftermath of the conflict.” I paid attention to the report. On the Crown Prince’s official website.
“This process must be led by interlocutors and partners who can mediate an end to the violence and bring about the prospect of a viable and independent Palestinian state that also guarantees the security and stability of neighboring Israel.”