Saudi Arabia has made it clear that it will not establish formal relations with Israel until a few things happen. First, an independent Palestinian state must be recognized by the world. Second, this state needs to be within the borders that existed in 1967. Finally, East Jerusalem must be recognized as the capital of this new Palestinian state.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry announced this decision on Wednesday. This announcement was made to address recent suggestions that Saudi Arabia wasn’t as concerned with the creation of a Palestinian state. The Ministry stated that Saudi Arabia’s position is strong and will not change. In other words, Saudi Arabia is serious about this requirement.
Saudi Arabia has always supported the Palestinian cause. They want a fair and lasting peace in the region. This commitment to Palestinian self-determination has been a part of Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy for many years. The Foreign Ministry also mentioned that they have communicated their firm position to the U.S. administration, showing they are talking with international partners about this important issue.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently made comments suggesting that Saudi Arabia was becoming less concerned with the Palestinian issue. However, Saudi Arabia quickly responded to make their position clear. The Kingdom believes the Palestinian issue is very important for stability in the region.
This announcement highlights how complex the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is. It also shows what is needed for broader peace agreements in the region. The world is watching these events closely because they will have a big impact on peace and security in the Middle East. It is a significant factor in how countries normalize relations in the area.