The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for the protection of civilians and the cessation of fighting between Hamas and Israeli forces

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for an immediate stop to the ongoing fighting between the Palestinian Hamas troops and the Israeli forces.

The Ministry highlighted that the attacks launched by Hamas constitute a dangerous escalation that threatens the lives of civilians.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its regret for the loss of life and destruction of property, offering its condolences to the families of the victims and wishing the injured a swift recovery.

The Ministry affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain's denunciation of the reported kidnappings of civilians from their homes to be taken as hostages, calling for the de-escalation of the violence that threatens regional security and stability, noting the dire consequences this conflict will have on the region.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to fulfil its responsibilities by intervening to stop the armed conflict, to protect civilians under international humanitarian laws, and to make further efforts to achieve peace, stability and, security for all the peoples of the region.

The Ministry affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain supports the peace process and advocates for reaching a diplomatic solution through negotiations to bring forth a two-state solution in alignment with other international legitimacy resolutions.

Source: Bahrain News Agency