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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Palestinian Statehood, Rejects Political Bargaining
Kingdom underscores its stance on Palestinian rights, insists peace is unattainable without full Palestinian statehood.
Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, making it clear that this position is non-negotiable and remains unchanged.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated this stance in a statement on Wednesday, emphasizing that the Kingdom's support for Palestinian statehood is deeply rooted and fundamental.
This firm stance was first explicitly affirmed by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in his speech during the opening of the first year of the ninth session of the Shoura Council on September 18, 2024. In his address, the Crown Prince stated that Saudi Arabia would not establish diplomatic relations with Israel unless an independent Palestinian state is established, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The statement also noted that the Crown Prince reiterated this position at the Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh on November 11, 2024. At the summit, he called for the creation of a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, the end of Israeli occupation, and the mobilization of international support for Palestinian rights.
The Crown Prince also urged greater international recognition of Palestine and emphasized the importance of securing full United Nations membership for the Palestinian state.
Saudi Arabia further condemned actions that undermine Palestinian rights, including Israeli settlement expansion, land annexation, and attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians.
The Kingdom called for decisive international action to address the humanitarian crisis faced by the Palestinian people, who continue to resist occupation and defend their land.
The Saudi government reiterated that its position on Palestinian statehood is not subject to negotiation or political bargaining.
It stressed that a just and lasting peace in the region cannot be achieved unless the Palestinian people receive their full legitimate rights under international law, a position Saudi Arabia has made clear to both the previous and current U.S. administrations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated this stance in a statement on Wednesday, emphasizing that the Kingdom's support for Palestinian statehood is deeply rooted and fundamental.
This firm stance was first explicitly affirmed by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in his speech during the opening of the first year of the ninth session of the Shoura Council on September 18, 2024. In his address, the Crown Prince stated that Saudi Arabia would not establish diplomatic relations with Israel unless an independent Palestinian state is established, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The statement also noted that the Crown Prince reiterated this position at the Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh on November 11, 2024. At the summit, he called for the creation of a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, the end of Israeli occupation, and the mobilization of international support for Palestinian rights.
The Crown Prince also urged greater international recognition of Palestine and emphasized the importance of securing full United Nations membership for the Palestinian state.
Saudi Arabia further condemned actions that undermine Palestinian rights, including Israeli settlement expansion, land annexation, and attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians.
The Kingdom called for decisive international action to address the humanitarian crisis faced by the Palestinian people, who continue to resist occupation and defend their land.
The Saudi government reiterated that its position on Palestinian statehood is not subject to negotiation or political bargaining.
It stressed that a just and lasting peace in the region cannot be achieved unless the Palestinian people receive their full legitimate rights under international law, a position Saudi Arabia has made clear to both the previous and current U.S. administrations.