Saudi, Austrian foreign ministers discuss escalation of violence in Gaza

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call on Tuesday with Austria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Schallenberg to address the situation in Gaza.

The two spoke about a number of issues during the call, including the need for the international community to fulfill its obligations to stop military escalation in the enclave. Their discussions revolved around finding a solution that would prevent the further loss of civilian lives and address the long-standing aspirations of the Palestinian people.