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Saudi Arabia has officially opened up about recognizing Israel as a state, amid the ongoing genocide against the people of Palestine.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has said that Saudi Arabia will not establish ties with Israel until the Palestinian state is established.
Speaking at a UN conference on the two-state solution – co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and France – Prince Faisal stressed that peace in the region depends on justice for Palestinians.
He said that the key to regional peace, stability, and prosperity is the creation of an independent Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Prince Faisal called the conference a turning point, stating that a lasting solution must be based on Palestinian rights. He added that peace without justice is not sustainable.
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The Saudi minister repeated that no relations will be formed with Israel until a Palestinian state is recognized. He also reaffirmed support for the Arab Peace Initiative as a fair framework.
He emphasized the need to immediately end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and announced that Saudi Arabia and France have contributed $300 million through the World Bank for Palestinian aid.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa also addressed the event. He called it a chance to bring hope and peace to Palestinians, saying the world now stands with their cause.
He urged all Palestinian factions to unite politically, especially in Gaza and the West Bank, and called on Hamas to cooperate with the Palestinian Authority for national unity.
Mustafa said the two-state solution is a historic opportunity and a way to end decades of suffering and occupation. He appealed to global leaders to act urgently.
