Saudi Arabian authorities have vowed to maintain their position on the establishment of the State of Palestine in the Middle East, despite Israeli interests.
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s stance on Wednesday.
The Crown Prince reiterated this position in a statement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued through the Royal Embassy in Abuja and made available to The Guardian.
According to the statement, His Royal Highness emphasised that Saudi Arabia will continue its relentless efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The Kingdom also reiterated its readiness to forbid and resist diplomatic relations with Israel without the establishment of a Palestinian state.
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Demanding an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands, the Crown Prince stressed the continuation of efforts to establish a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
His Royal Highness also urged more peace-loving countries to recognise the State of Palestine and emphasised the importance of mobilising the international community to support the Palestinian people’s rights, as expressed 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 compromise.
“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,” the statement read.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud first voiced this stance during his speech at the ninth term of the Shura Council on September 18, 2024.
His Royal Highness reiterated the firm position during the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit held in Riyadh on November 11, 2024.
