The Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that an exceptional Arab-Islamic conference would be held in Riyadh as a reaction to the Gaza situation. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League were contacted before the decision was made by Saudi Arabia. In light of the unusual circumstances in Gaza, the Kingdom has decided to hold an extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit on Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Riyadh, according to a statement. This takes the place of the previously scheduled exceptional Islamic summit and emergency Arab summit for the same day.
"This decision reflects the awareness of leaders from all countries, emphasising the importance of unifying efforts and presenting a unified stance expressing the joint Arab-Islamic will regarding the serious and unprecedented developments in Gaza and the Palestinian territories." The statement emphasised that "Arab and Islamic unity is required in facing and containing these developments' repercussions."
