United In Israel Condemnation, Divided On Response? Gaza Summit In Saudi Exposes Arab Rifts

The joint summit of the Arab League and the OIC highlighted regional divisions over how to respond to the war. Arab leaders condemned Israel’s "barbaric" actions in Gaza but declined to approve punitive steps against the country. The Riyadh summit took place against a backdrop of widespread anger in the Middle East and beyond over Israel's offensive in Gaza. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said he “holds the occupation authorities responsible” for crimes against the Palestinian people. However, Israel’s Arab peace partners reportedly blocked five additional clauses that most Arab states sought to include in the declaration. Is the Middle East divided over its response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza? Watch this video to know more.