From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Gulf countries intensify criticism of Israel
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleGulf Arab countries are offering harsh criticism of Israel in the wake of the latest Israeli-Palestinian confrontation as violence rises in Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip.
Hundreds of Kuwaitis stage a sit-in outside parliament, chanting “No to normalization” with Israel and voicing support for the Palestinians.
The de facto leader of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, stresses “the importance of putting an end to all aggressions and practices that exacerbate tension and wrath in the sacred city” of Jerusalem. He discussed flaring Mideast tensions in meetings with the Bahraini crown prince and Jordan’s prime minister.
Kuwait citizens and residence gathered to protest and support Palestine. ????????❤????????#Palestine #PalestinianLivesMatter #PalestineWillBeFree #AlAqsaUnderAttack #GazaUnderAttack #Israeli #Israel pic.twitter.com/qigqkuX5Ba
— FREE PALESTINE???????????????? (@freepalestineb) May 11, 2021
Bahrain also renews its criticism of the rising tensions, with the speaker of parliament affirming the kingdom’s support for a two-state solution and denouncing Israel’s “provocations against the people of Jerusalem.”
Harsh condemnations also have poured in from regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia and the tiny state of Kuwait, which have traditionally considered themselves among the standard-bearers for the Palestinian cause.
The Times of Israel Community.