WASHINGTON, Dec  8, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Chief diplomats from a grouping of

Arab and Islamic nations, on a visit to Washington, called Friday for end to
fighting in the Gaza Strip.
       "Our message is we believe it is absolutely necessary to end the fighting
immediately," said Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on behalf of
the group, appealing for the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution calling
for a ceasefire.
       Bin Farhan was in Washington as part of a visit of the Arab-Islamic
Ministerial Committee.