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Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced on Saturday the Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip.
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed in a statement that the Kingdom stands by the Palestinian people, calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities to end the escalation.
It also said the international community must provide the necessary protection for civilians, and make all efforts to end the long-running conflict.