Brussels: The Council of Ministers of the State of Kuwait convened for its weekly meeting at Bayan Palace under the leadership of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. During the meeting, Kuwait emphasized its commitment to monitoring the situation in Yemen closely, reiterating its unwavering support for the legitimate Yemeni Government in the ongoing regional conflict.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the Ministry of Information has urged local media and social media users to source information and statements on external affairs exclusively from official Kuwaiti Government authorities. This directive aims to ensure accurate and reliable dissemination of information concerning international relations and developments.
In another development, Minister of Justice Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait announced Kuwait's accession to the Second Protocol to the 1954 Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. This move is intended to enhance the protection of historic, cultural, and religious heritage during armed conflicts.
Meanwhile, in Cairo, the Arab League condemned the Israeli Knesset's decision to cut electricity and water supplies to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) offices. The decision has sparked international backlash, with concerns about the humanitarian impact on Palestinian refugees.
In Ramallah, tensions have escalated as a 20-year-old Palestinian was killed by Israeli occupation troops near Nablus. Furthermore, the Israeli government has initiated procedures to revoke the operating licenses of several international relief organizations in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, raising fears of increased humanitarian challenges in the region.
Health authorities in Gaza have issued warnings about the dire situation facing cancer patients. The Israeli occupation's closure of crossings and limited entry of cancer medicines have put patients at significant risk, potentially leading to numerous deaths.
In Madrid, Spanish Digital Transformation Minister Oscar Lopez announced the government's ban on over 200 commercial transactions related to military and defensive components with Israeli companies since September. This decision reflects Spain's stance on military dealings amidst ongoing regional conflicts.
Lastly, in New York, the Arab Group at the UN expressed strong opposition to the Israeli occupation's recognition of the so-called "Somaliland," denouncing the step as a violation of international law and norms.