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Muslim World League condemns Israeli strikes on Saudi cultural center, school in Gaza

Palestinians inspect the damage at the Dar Al-Arqam school, where displaced people shelter, after it was hit by an Israeli strike on Thursday, in Gaza City, April 4, 2025. (Reuters)
Palestinians inspect the damage at the Dar Al-Arqam school, where displaced people shelter, after it was hit by an Israeli strike on Thursday, in Gaza City, April 4, 2025. (Reuters)
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Updated 05 April 2025

Muslim World League condemns Israeli strikes on Saudi cultural center, school in Gaza

Muslim World League condemns Israeli strikes on Saudi cultural center, school in Gaza
  • Deadly attacks that killed, injured dozens described as 鈥榟orrific crimes against civilians and civilian facilities鈥
  • MWL chief calls for urgent international action over what he says are war crimes

RIYADH: The Muslim World League has condemned Israeli airstrikes that hit a Saudi cultural facility and a school in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, as Israel resumed military operations following the collapse of a temporary truce with Hamas.

In a statement carried on the Saudi Press Agency on Friday, MWL Secretary-General Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa denounced the targeting of the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage鈥檚 warehouse, which destroyed medical supplies intended for the sick and wounded in Gaza.

He also condemned the strike on Dar Al-Arqam School, which reportedly killed and injured dozens, describing the attacks as 鈥渉orrific crimes against civilians and civilian facilities.鈥

Al-Issa said: 鈥淭hese acts represent a flagrant violation of all international and humanitarian laws and norms.鈥澛

He called聽on the international community to take urgent action, and urged global bodies to activate accountability mechanisms and hold perpetrators responsible for what he described as war crimes.

The condemnation comes amid renewed violence in Gaza since March, following a聽ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Israel has resumed its bombardment of the enclave, saying it is targeting militant infrastructure, while humanitarian agencies have warned of deepening crises and mounting civilian casualties.


Saudi, Uzbek ministers discuss expanding cultural cooperation

Saudi, Uzbek ministers discuss expanding cultural cooperation
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Saudi, Uzbek ministers discuss expanding cultural cooperation

Saudi, Uzbek ministers discuss expanding cultural cooperation
  • Prince Badr congratulated Uzbekistan on hosting the conference and commended its active role in global cultural dialogue
  • Prince Badr also praised Uzbekistan鈥檚 participation in the Riyadh International Book Fair, which highlighted the country鈥檚 diverse craftsmanship and creativity.

RIYADH: Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met Uzbekistan鈥檚 Minister of Culture Ozodbek Nazarbekov on the sidelines of the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand on Tuesday.

Prince Badr congratulated Uzbekistan on hosting the conference and commended its active role in global cultural dialogue, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

He also praised Uzbekistan鈥檚 participation in the Riyadh International Book Fair, which highlighted the country鈥檚 diverse craftsmanship and creativity.

Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in cultural exchange, heritage preservation and the creative industries.

They also welcomed continued collaboration between the Diriyah Biennale Foundation and the Bukhara Biennale of Contemporary Art, which showcased the Diriyah Biennale鈥檚 Al-Musalla Prize-winning design.

Prince Badr thanked the Uzbek government for its warm hospitality and wished the country continued cultural growth and prosperity.