Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed that it will not normalize diplomatic relations with Israel without a clear and irreversible path toward the establishment of a Palestinian state. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan emphasized that lasting regional stability depends on a just solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
Riyadh has repeatedly stated that normalization must be tied to the Arab Peace Initiative framework, which calls for the creation of an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Saudi officials argue that economic cooperation alone cannot substitute for political resolution.
The statement comes amid renewed international diplomatic efforts to stabilize the Middle East. Analysts suggest that Saudi Arabia’s position reflects both domestic considerations and its broader regional leadership role within the Arab and Islamic world.
Observers note that Riyadh continues to engage in indirect dialogue but maintains that recognition without tangible political concessions would undermine long-term peace prospects.
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