Oman condemns Israeli aggression against Yemen

MUSCAT, July 21 (YPA) – Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned on Sunday the Israeli military attacks on the sisterly Republic of Yemen.

In a statement, the ministry considered the Israeli aggression a new escalation of tension in the region that would further complicate the regional situation and hinder efforts to calm the situation, end conflicts and achieve the desired peace.

The statement affirmed that the aggression on Yemen represented is a blatant violation of international law and humanitarian norms, and will hinder efforts to end conflicts in the region.

Oman’s statement called on the international community to live up to its responsibilities to maintain regional and international peace and security, and to take decisive action to protect civilians and ensure the arrival of urgent humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

It stressed the importance of addressing the root and real causes of the conflict and focusing on dialogue and negotiation as a means of achieving sustainable solutions, on the basis of international law without discrimination or double standards.

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