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Lawmakers call for urgent action on Gaza suffering after Rafah visit

A senior Arab parliamentarian has described the Gaza situation as a ‘humanitarian disaster’ following a visit to the Rafah crossing, as lawmakers, including Bahrain’s Mamdouh Al Saleh and Dr Hisham Al Ashiri, met in Cairo for the closing session. Mohammed Al Yamahi, who chairs the Arab Parliament, said the visit laid bare the suffering in Gaza.

He praised Egypt’s efforts to deliver aid in coordination with the Egyptian Red Crescent, and urged the international community to act to end the violence and violations against Palestinians.

The session, held at the Arab League headquarters, drew MPs from across the Arab world.

Among them were the two Bahraini representatives, who reaffirmed their country’s backing for the Palestinian cause.

Leadership

Dr Al Ashiri linked Bahrain’s stance to the leadership of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the continued support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

“Bahrain’s position is clear,” he said. “The Palestinian people have a right to an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital.”

Al Saleh said the Kingdom’s presence formed part of its effort to back Arab causes on the global stage.

The session also saw the swearing-in of new members and the unopposed appointment of Saudi Shura Council member Saad bin Sulaib Al Otaibi as First Deputy Speaker.

Forums

Proposals to establish forums for Arab women and youth MPs were approved. Reports from the Parliament’s standing committees were also adopted for submission to the relevant authorities.

Dr Adel Al Maawada, from Bahrain’s Shura Council, took part in the session and contributed to the work of the committee on foreign, political, and security affairs.

He said the meeting showed growing Arab engagement with core issues.

“The session discussed a number of key matters,” he said, “including developments in Palestinian territories, regional tensions, the importance of maintaining the ceasefire, avoiding military conflict, and working to keep the region free of weapons of mass destruction.”

Reports

Members also reviewed reports from the legal, economic, social, and Palestinian affairs committees, as well as notes from the Rafah visit and a side meeting held during the Arab Summit in Baghdad.

Other items on the table included plans for a conference on the blue economy, a draft law to address irregular migration, proposals to support social enterprises and home-run businesses, and steps to improve online education across the Arab world.