Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry on 8 August issued a statement condemning what it described as Israeli efforts to take control of the Gaza Strip. The ministry said it “denounces in the strongest terms” the reported decision to expand Israeli military operations and any intention to occupy the territory. Riyadh urged the international community to act swiftly and decisively to halt what it called a worsening humanitarian catastrophe facing the Palestinian population in Gaza. The statement reiterated the kingdom’s support for the Palestinian people and warned that further escalation would deepen regional instability.