• Some of the guests attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) come from countries and governments accused of violating human rights and international law.
• Attendees included leaders and officials from Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Rwanda and Azerbaijan. Many of them spent time criticizing Israel during their WEF appearances.
• “An end to the genocide in Gaza will lead to an end to military operations and crises in the region,” Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahia told WEF on Wednesday. “The security of the Red Sea is tied to the development of Gaza, and everyone will suffer if Israeli crimes in Gaza do not stop.”

Leaders of nations and governments accused of numerous human rights abuses gathered at the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week to lecture attendees on a host of issues, from conflicts in the Middle East to climate change.

The conference began on Monday in Davos, Switzerland, and brought together billionaires, world leaders and policy experts to discuss a wide range of issues including politics and elections, war and conflict, climate change, technology and disinformation. Speakers also include representatives from Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Rwanda and Azerbaijan, all of whom have been accused of violating human rights and international law. (Related: 'Laughter': Conservative think tank leader slams World Economic Forum during Davos)

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian delivered the keynote speech speech He spoke at Wednesday's conference on “Achieving Security and Cooperation in a Divided World.” In his speech, Amir Abdullahian argued that the broader conflict in the Middle East could be resolved if Israel stopped its “genocide” against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. according to to Reuters.

“An end to the genocide in Gaza means an end to military operations and crises in the region,” Amir Abdullahian said at WEF on Wednesday. “The security of the Red Sea is tied to the development of Gaza, and everyone will suffer if Israeli crimes in Gaza do not stop.”

from #World Economic Forum At Davos:

In response to questions about Israel's war against Israel #hamas In Gaza, #Houthis Attack in the Red Sea: What's next for Iran? #economy , #Iran“There are many layers to this current crisis,'' said the Foreign Minister. #Red Sea and #Israel… pic.twitter.com/fJhUqOwRZe

— Dr. Shahid Siddiqui (@shahidsiddiqui) January 18, 2024

A significant portion of the current conflict in the Middle East stems from Iran. Designated It has been denounced by the United States as the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism. The State Department says the organization funds and masterminds more than a dozen different Islamic terrorist organizations and militias across the region, including Hamas and Hezbollah.

Hamas launched a terrorist attack against Israel on October 7, killing more than 1,200 civilians and kidnapping hundreds. Israel has launched a full-scale counteroffensive in the Gaza Strip to eradicate Hamas from the strip, which is a difficult and ongoing process.

Amir Abdullahian has strong ties to Iranian terrorist networks. He has met several times with Hamas leaders and has actively defended the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. according to To Foreign Policy magazine. Amir Abdullahian is a partner in the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and describes himself as a “soldier” of Qasem Soleimani, a former Revolutionary Guards commander who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2020.

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani also attended this week's WEF meeting. busy Tuesday we will talk about how the world can become safer and more secure through global cooperation. Al-Thani, like Amir Abdullahian, said the escalating conflicts in the Middle East cannot be quelled until Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza ends. according to To the Middle East Monitor.

“In order to calm everything else down, we need to address the real problem of Gaza,” Sheikh Mohammed said at Tuesday's WEF meeting, according to the Monitor, adding that Israel's war “is escalating everywhere. It's a recipe that invites.'' “We should not just focus on these small conflicts, but on the main conflict in Gaza, and believe that as soon as that subsides, all other conflicts will subside as well. .”

Qatar has been accused by several US allies of state-sponsored terrorism and is a hub for terrorist financing and serves as a “safe haven for religious extremists exiled from other countries.” according to to the counter-extremism project. Qatar indirectly provides hundreds of millions of dollars to Hamas through funding to Gaza, and blames Israel for the October 7 attack on Hamas. according to to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. (Related article: 'That's a stupid question': John Kerry furious at reporter asking about 'carbon footprint' at Davos)

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia attended Also speaking at the WEF conference on Tuesday, he spoke about discord in the Middle East, pointing to the current Red Sea dispute and its subsequent impact on travel and trade in the region as a major “concern” for Saudi Arabia. according to To Bloomberg. Farhan said Saudi Arabia is interested in resuming diplomatic talks with Israel, but only after the war in Gaza ends and Palestine is formally recognized as a state.

Foreign Minister Farhan said on Wednesday that “the peace and security of Israel is inextricably linked to the peace and security of the Palestinian people.” “We agree that peace in the region also includes peace with Israel. But that can only be achieved through a Palestinian state.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the Israeli government opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state. according to To the Associated Press. The Biden administration is at odds with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over what to do with Gaza after the war ends.

#video: #Saudi ArabiaRiyadh to host World Economic Forum special meeting in April 2024 pic.twitter.com/ESyVowZPGt

— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) January 18, 2024

Saudi Arabia has been accused of several “deplorable” human rights violations, including multiple cases of torture and ill-treatment in detention centers, long-term arbitrary detention, and judicial corruption. according to to the State Department. The U.S. Director of National Intelligence accused Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is accused of orchestrating the death of Washington Post reporter Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 for tweets that criticized Saudi Arabia.

Rwandan dictator Paul Kagame, another Davos attendee. talked On Wednesday, the world will discuss “pressing issues” such as “trade, climate and health, and geopolitical flashpoints” with a panel of high-profile guests including former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates. They discussed the need for stronger cooperation. Kagame also met with several senior government officials and officials on the sidelines of the meeting. include Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Kagame took control of Rwanda in 1994 and was able to rule until 2034 after the country voted to change the country's constitutional rules regarding term limits. according to In the Guardian newspaper. Freedom of speech has been suppressed under Kagame's government, and political opponents have been exposed to intimidation, arbitrary arrest, and legal retaliation. according to to the State Department. (Related: Global elites crush Elon Musk's X at Davos)

Azerbaijan Minister of Economy Mikhail Dzhabarov talked On Tuesday, he joined other guests and Biden administration climate envoy John Kerry on a WEF panel to discuss how global partners can work together to fight climate change.Javarov was popular Azerbaijan is moving towards “green” energy, and the country is scheduled to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in 2024.

Azerbaijan imposed a blockade on 120,000 Armenians living in Asia's Nagorno-Karabakh region at the end of 2022, blocking food and medicine imports and starving Armenians in the country, resulting in serious human rights violations. accused of infringement. Azerbaijan began its military occupation of the disputed Karabakh region in late 2023, after which more than 100,000 Armenians fled to their home country.

The Azerbaijani government suppresses free speech and political opposition through arbitrary charges and arrests, and many prisoners in the country's detention centers are subjected to torture and poor treatment. according to to the State Department. Azerbaijan has a notorious history of human rights abuses and violence against women, which the government has not adequately addressed.

WEF2024 meeting It was held from January 15th to January 19th.

WEF did not respond to requests for comment.

All content produced by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent, nonpartisan news distribution service, is available free of charge to legitimate news publishers with large audiences. All republished articles must include our logo, reporter byline, and DCNF affiliation. If you have any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact us at licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.