His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), stated that the extremist statements by the Israeli finance minister represent a blatant violation of international laws and treaties and all relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
His Excellency stressed the Council's rejection of such statements and provocative policies, which underscore the Israeli occupation government's policy aimed at undermining peace efforts, prolonging, and exacerbating the conflict in the region.
His Excellency also affirmed that the GCC countries stand united in support of their Palestinian brethren, to protect their inalienable rights, foremost among them their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital.