The Emir of Kuwait, Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, called on the UN Security Council to immediately cease fire in the Gaza Strip, describing what is happening against the Palestinians as "genocide."

This came during the opening speech of the 45th summit of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Kuwait, according to what was broadcast by the official Kuwaiti news channel.

The Emir of Kuwait thanked the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, for his "wise management and efforts during His Highness's presidency of the previous session (the 44th summit)."

He said: "We meet under extremely complex circumstances that threaten the development and prosperity of our peoples, and this requires accelerating Gulf economic integration."

He added: "We condemn the genocide against the Palestinian people and call on the Security Council to immediately cease fire in Gaza and ensure the delivery of urgent aid."

He stressed his country's support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and the ongoing efforts, especially those led by Saudi Arabia, in this regard.