The Cabinet, prioritizing the preservation of national identity, has approved a draft decree to amend Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959 concerning Kuwaiti citizenship. This draft stipulates that obtaining Kuwaiti nationality does not automatically grant citizenship to a foreigner’s wife, nor does a foreign woman who marries a Kuwaiti man gain Kuwaiti citizenship. Furthermore, the draft allows for the withdrawal of Kuwaiti nationality from individuals who obtained it through fraud or forgery, as well as those convicted of serious crimes related to honor, trust, or offenses against Allah, the prophets, or the Amir. The Cabinet also approved the minutes from the Supreme Committee’s meeting on Kuwaiti citizenship, which addresses cases of citizenship withdrawal due to fraud or forgery, in accordance with Law No. 15 of 1959.

Additionally, the Cabinet condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon that resulted in numerous casualties. During their meeting at Bayan Palace, chaired by His Highness Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Cabinet denounced these attacks as blatant violations of international norms and humanitarian law, posing significant threats to regional stability and security. Kuwait expressed solidarity with Lebanon and rejected any actions that undermine its sovereignty, as stated by Shareeda Al-Mousherji, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs.

The Cabinet also reiterated concerns over the escalating violence in the region due to continued Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip. It warned of the consequences of the Israeli occupation’s disregard for international appeals and UN Security Council resolutions aimed at addressing crimes against innocents. Furthermore, the Cabinet praised Kuwait’s representation by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the recent United Nations summit in New York. During his speech, the Crown Prince emphasized the importance of adhering to international treaties and laws, condemning the genocide in Palestine, which has claimed the lives of over 41,000 Palestinians, predominantly women and children.