Saudi Arabia said it would not establish ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state, contradicting President Donald Trump’s claim that Riyadh was not demanding a Palestinian homeland when he said the US wants to take over the Gaza StripPresident Trump had proposed the U.S. taking control of the Gaza Strip and relocating its Palestinian residents to neighboring countries, aiming to transform the area into an economic hub. He suggested that countries like Jordan and Egypt should accept the displaced Palestinians, a plan that has faced widespread criticism and rejection from these nations.
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In response, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the kingdom’s unwavering support for Palestinian rights, emphasizing that any normalization of relations with Israel is contingent upon the establishment of a Palestinian state. This stance aligns with the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, which conditioned normalized relations with Israel on the establishment of a viable Palestinian state.
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