Saudi Arabia condemns US ambassador's remarks on Israel and the Middle East
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the statements made by the US Ambassador, which addressed what he described as Israel's "right" to expand within the Middle East region. Riyadh considered this a clear bias that violates international resolutions and the principles of international law. The Kingdom affirmed that such statements do not serve the ongoing peace efforts, but rather further complicate the political landscape in the region.
Saudi Arabia's unwavering stance on the Palestinian issue
This firm Saudi stance is an extension of the Kingdom's consistent foreign policy, which has placed the Palestinian cause at the forefront of its priorities for decades. Riyadh has consistently called for adherence to UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions that deem settlement activity and the annexation of territory by force illegal. The Kingdom always emphasizes that a just and comprehensive peace can only be achieved through a two-state solution, with the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative proposed by Saudi Arabia and adopted by the Arab Summit in Beirut in 2002.
Violation of international laws and norms
Diplomatic circles indicated that statements granting Israel a purported “right” to expansion are in blatant violation of international law and the Fourth Geneva Convention. Observers believe that such diplomatic rhetoric from senior officials could be interpreted as a green light for further violations in the occupied territories, undermining the prospects for resuming peace negotiations. The Kingdom considers any attempt to alter the historical and legal status quo in the occupied Palestinian territories to be null and void and without any legal effect.
The implications of the statements on the stability of the region
Political experts have warned of the danger these statements pose to regional security and stability. At a time when international and regional powers are striving to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, these positions are fueling anger in the Arab and Muslim world. Saudi Arabia asserts that continuing this approach in political discourse could undermine efforts to combat extremism and terrorism, as extremist groups exploit political frustration and the injustice suffered by the Palestinian people to justify their agendas.
In conclusion, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia renewed its call to the international community, and specifically the US administration, to assume its responsibilities towards maintaining international peace and security, and to work seriously towards finding a real political horizon that guarantees the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, away from statements that legitimize the occupation and contradict the international consensus.
