Saudi Arabia: Crown Suspends All Relations with Israel Until it Recognizes Palestine
Prince of Kindom of Arabia Saudi, Sept 2024 Photo: Palestine Chronicle
September 19, 2024 Hour: 6:11 pm
The Crown Prince stated that «the Kingdom will not stop its tireless work towards the creation of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital».
Saudi Arabian heir to the throne, Muhammad bin Salman, strongly condemned on Wednesday the war crimes of the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian people and said his country would not recognize Israel without a Palestinian state.
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During a speech to the members of the Shura Consultative Council, which he delivered on behalf of King Salman, the Crown Prince stated that «the Kingdom will not stop its tireless work towards the creation of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital».
He then stated that without this status his country «will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel».
He rejected «the crimes of the Israeli occupation authority against the Palestinian people, ignoring international humanitarian law in a new and painful chapter of their suffering».
He stressed that the Palestinian cause is a top priority for Saudi Arabia and expressed his gratitude to the nations that have recognized the Palestinian State.
He also emphasized the commitment of the Saudi authorities to a good-neighbourly policy, which is why he aims to improve regional and international security through diplomatic solutions to crises in countries such as Yemen, Sudan, Libya and others.
On behalf of the Palestinian people and their leaders, the President of the Palestinian National Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, welcomed bin Salman’s speech and the firm positions of Saudi Arabia at all levels in support of the Palestinian people and their just cause.
He also highlighted the efforts made by Riyadh to stop the ongoing aggression against Gaza and the West Bank, their lands and holy places, and to end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
Autor: OSG
Fuente: WAFA-The Arab