Saudi Arabia Praises France's Recognition of Palestinian State
French President Emmanuel Macron announces that his country will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September.
Riyadh has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron's statement asserting that France will acknowledge the Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September.
In a social media post on Thursday evening, Macron declared that he has decided to grant recognition of the State of Palestine as an expression of France's historical dedication to achieving a just and enduring peace in the Middle East.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry released a statement on Friday expressing appreciation for this decision, which it believes reinforces the international community's consensus concerning the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and sovereignty over their own state, encompassing the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Furthermore, the Kingdom emphasizes the necessity for nations to adhere to international resolutions and laws regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
It also urges additional countries yet to recognize a Palestinian state to take similar steps.
Saudi Arabia has continually advocated for the establishment of an independent Palestinian nation.
Currently, 142 countries support Palestinian statehood according to an AFP tally.
The statement from the Saudi Foreign Ministry calls upon all nations to adopt earnest stances supporting peace and upholding the rights of the Palestinian people.
This announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine, including a military campaign in Gaza that has been criticized for employing starvation as a weapon.
Accusations have also arisen against an Israeli-backed organization distributing aid, alleging they have shot unarmed civilians attempting to access food.
The UN reports that approximately 875 individuals have lost their lives near these aid sites over the past six weeks.
Peace negotiations aimed at ending the conflict and facilitating prisoner exchanges appear to have collapsed following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw his negotiators.
U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff now asserts alternative options will be explored in order to repatriate hostages and establish stability for the people of Gaza.
While Hamas expresses surprise at these comments, they remain open to continuing negotiations.
In a social media post on Thursday evening, Macron declared that he has decided to grant recognition of the State of Palestine as an expression of France's historical dedication to achieving a just and enduring peace in the Middle East.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry released a statement on Friday expressing appreciation for this decision, which it believes reinforces the international community's consensus concerning the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and sovereignty over their own state, encompassing the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Furthermore, the Kingdom emphasizes the necessity for nations to adhere to international resolutions and laws regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
It also urges additional countries yet to recognize a Palestinian state to take similar steps.
Saudi Arabia has continually advocated for the establishment of an independent Palestinian nation.
Currently, 142 countries support Palestinian statehood according to an AFP tally.
The statement from the Saudi Foreign Ministry calls upon all nations to adopt earnest stances supporting peace and upholding the rights of the Palestinian people.
This announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine, including a military campaign in Gaza that has been criticized for employing starvation as a weapon.
Accusations have also arisen against an Israeli-backed organization distributing aid, alleging they have shot unarmed civilians attempting to access food.
The UN reports that approximately 875 individuals have lost their lives near these aid sites over the past six weeks.
Peace negotiations aimed at ending the conflict and facilitating prisoner exchanges appear to have collapsed following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw his negotiators.
U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff now asserts alternative options will be explored in order to repatriate hostages and establish stability for the people of Gaza.
While Hamas expresses surprise at these comments, they remain open to continuing negotiations.
