JUST IN: Saudi Arabia counters Trump, says no ties with Israel without independent Palestinian state
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Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its stance that it will not normalize relations with Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, rejecting a claim by US President Donald Trump that Riyadh had dropped the demand.
Recall that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed optimism about a potential peace deal with Riyadh during a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.
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“I think peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia is not only feasible, I think it’s going to happen,” Netanyahu said, adding that both he and Trump were committed to achieving it.
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During the news conference, Trump revealed that he had discussed a proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza with other Middle Eastern leaders, claiming they were supportive of the idea. “The other leaders love the idea,” he said.
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Both US President Donald Trump and his predecessor Joe Biden have backed Israel and Saudi Arabia having diplomatic relations. Riyadh paused tentative talks on the matter early in the Gaza conflict and hardened its rhetoric as the war continued.
However, in a statement issued on Wednesday, reiterated that it will not normalize relations with Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
The statement issued by the Saudi Arabia foreign ministry reads; “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 clearly and unequivocally reaffirmed this stance during his speech at the opening of the first session of the ninth term of the Shura Council on September 18, 202.4.
“His Royal Highness emphasized that Saudi Arabia will continue its relentless efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel without that.
“His Royal Highness also reiterated this firm position during the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit held in Riyadh on November 11, 2024. He stressed the continuation of efforts to establish a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, demanding an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands.
“His Royal Highness also urged more peace-loving countries to recognize the State of Palestine, and emphasized the importance of mobilizing the international community to support the Palestinian people’s rights, as expressed in United Nations General Assembly resolutions, recognizing 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.”
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The Geneva Conventions, which the United States and Israel both ratified, prohibit the forcible relocation of populations.
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The war in Gaza began after the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, in which the Israeli authorities say about 1,200 people were killed and about 250 were taken hostage. The Israeli assault on Gaza has killed at least 45,000 people, according to the enclave’s health officials. Much of Gaza has been destroyed.
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