Palestinian Presidency Condemns Terrorist Attack Targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh

Ramallah, October 11 (KUNA) -- The Palestinian Presidency today condemned the terrorist attack that targeted King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, which resulted in 12 deaths and injured 309 others. In a statement published by the Palestinian News and Information Agency (Wafa), the Presidency affirmed that targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure constitutes a serious violation of international law and international humanitarian law, and an unacceptable assault on the security, sovereignty, and stability of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It further expressed the full solidarity of the State of Palestine with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and its people, and reaffirmed its support for the Kingdom in confronting all threats to its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents. It stressed that any attack on the security of the Kingdom is an unacceptable assault on the security and stability of the region and cannot be justified under any pretext. The Presidency noted that targeting airports and civilian infrastructure and endangering innocent lives requires a clear and firm international stance that rejects attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure and puts an end to acts threatening regional security and peace. It reiterated the Palestinian state’s position calling for respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and the rejection of attacks targeting their security and stability, emphasizing that Arab solidarity is essential to safeguarding the security of Arab states and their peoples and preserving regional stability. In this regard, it conveyed the sincere condolences of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, as well as to the brotherly Saudi government and people and the families of the victims, and wished the injured a speedy recovery. It is recalled that the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced on Saturday that 12 people were killed and 309 others injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport. (End) N.Q. / N.A.A.