Our Stand On Establishment Of Palestinian State, Firm, Unwavering, Says Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has described its position on the establishment of a Palestinian state as firm and unwavering, insisting that there will be no diplomatic ties with Israel if this is taken into account.

On Wednesday, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issued the following statement: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s position on the establishment of a Palestinian state is firm and unwavering.”

“His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, reaffirmed this position unequivocally during his speech at the first session of the ninth term of the Shura Council on September 18, 2024.

His Royal Highness emphasised that Saudi Arabia will continue to work tirelessly to establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and that diplomatic relations with Israel will not be established until that happens.

The statement continued, “His Royal Highness reiterated this firm position during the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit held in Riyadh on November 11, 2024.

He emphasised the continuation of efforts to establish a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and demanded an end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory.

“His Royal Highness also urged more peace-loving countries to recognise the State of Palestine, emphasising the importance of mobilising the international community to support the Palestinian people’s rights, as stated in United Nations General Assembly resolutions recognising Palestine’s eligibility for full UN membership.

“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia also reaffirms its unequivocal rejection of any infringement on the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, whether through Israeli settlement policies, land annexation, or attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land.

“The international community has a duty today to alleviate the severe humanitarian suffering endured by the Palestinian people, who will remain steadfast on their land and will not move from it.

“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emphasizes that this unwavering position is non-negotiable and not subject to compromises.

“Achieving lasting and just peace is impossible without the Palestinian people obtaining their legitimate rights in accordance with international resolutions, as has been previously clarified to both the former and current U.S. administrations.”