Saudi Crown Prince: No Israel Ties Without Palestinian State, East Jerusalem as Capital

Sep 18, 2024, 03:50 PM

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced that Saudi Arabia will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on 1967-lines. In a strong condemnation of Israeli actions, the Crown Prince labeled them as 'crimes against the Palestinian people.' This statement reaffirms Saudi Arabia's commitment to the Palestinian cause and sets a clear condition for any potential normalization of relations with Israel. Deputy Secretary General of Fateh Central Committee, Sabri Saidam, praised the Crown Prince's statement as a step in the right direction.