Live Updates: Saudi king calls for end to 'heinous crimes' in Gaza

Monday, March 11, 2024

04:30 GMT — Saudi king calls for end to 'heinous crimes' in Gaza

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has called in his Ramadan message for the international community to bring an end to the "heinous crimes" taking place in Gaza, where Israel's war has been raging for more than five months.

Speaking as custodian of Islam's two holiest sites, King Salman gave thanks for the "blessings bestowed upon the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", but noted the war in besieged Gaza would cast a shadow over the holy month of fasting and prayer.

"As we witness the arrival of Ramadan this year, our hearts are heavy with sorrow for the ongoing suffering of our Palestinian brothers facing relentless aggression," he said.

04:00 GMT — Israeli army detects launch of 30 rockets from Lebanon into Golan Heights

Thirty rockets were launched from Lebanon towards the town of Majdal Shams in the Israeli occupied Golan Heights which coincided with the sounds of sirens, Israeli army radio reported.

The radio did not specify whether there were casualties.

No claim of responsibility has been reported.

The Israeli army said in a statement that it had detected fighters with “anti-tank missile launchers” in the area of Shebaa Farms in southern Lebanon and two of its aircraft “attacked them before they could launch the missiles.”

03:10 GMT — Turkish Red Crescent vessel carrying aid for Gaza reaches Egypt

The seventh Turkish Red Crescent ship carrying humanitarian aid for the besieged Gaza Strip arrived at Egypt's Port of El Arish.

The much-needed aid materials will enter Gaza through Egypt, at the southern Rafah Border Gate.

The ship has a cargo of over 2,700 tons including food parcels containing ready-to-eat meals, water, food packages, flour, clothing, hygiene kits, materials for shelter such as tents, sleeping bags, and blankets, medical equipment, and baby supplies.

For our live updates from Sunday, March 10, click here.