Riyadh, Nov. 12 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Israel's ongoing war on the Gaza Strip a "genocide," making the first such announcement.

His statement came during the opening speech at the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh, attended by over 50 leaders and representatives from Arab and Islamic countries on Monday, November 11.

"The Kingdom renews its condemnation and categorical rejection of the genocide committed by Israel against the brotherly Palestinian people," Crown Prince said.

He stressed the rejection of diminishing the role of the Palestinian Authority, affirming the continuation of efforts to establish an independent state.

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