„We urge the British and international media to take an in-depth look into the financial backing and organizational structure of this terrorist organization, as well as to report the situation in the region objectively and fairly and to verify allegations before reporting them as fact,“ the statement said.

The statement also added that the kingdom believed „the lack of international involvement that has paved the way for terrorist affiliated networks to breed within Syria,“ where the kingdom has been providing – through the Friends of Syria – support to the Syrian opposition.