Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Escalation in Palestinian Territories

Smoke billows from an explosion during an Israeli army raid in the West Bank city of Jenin, 19 June 2023. EPA
Smoke billows from an explosion during an Israeli army raid in the West Bank city of Jenin, 19 June 2023. EPA
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Escalation in Palestinian Territories

Smoke billows from an explosion during an Israeli army raid in the West Bank city of Jenin, 19 June 2023. EPA
Smoke billows from an explosion during an Israeli army raid in the West Bank city of Jenin, 19 June 2023. EPA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the "recent escalation" by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territories, including the “aggressive actions” in Jenin earlier Tuesday, which led to deaths and injuries.

The Ministry reaffirmed “Saudi Arabia's unequivocal rejection of the grave violations committed by the Israeli occupation forces.”

It extended its heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Palestine, while also wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.



Saudi Crown Prince Lauds Trump on Lifting Syria Sanctions

US President Donald Trump attends a group photo session with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
US President Donald Trump attends a group photo session with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Saudi Crown Prince Lauds Trump on Lifting Syria Sanctions

US President Donald Trump attends a group photo session with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
US President Donald Trump attends a group photo session with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman praised on Wednesday US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria.

“We commend the decision made yesterday by President Trump to lift the sanctions on the brotherly Syrian Arab Republic, which will alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people,” he said in his opening speech at the GCC-US summit in Riyadh.

The Crown Prince also said that Gulf states were seeking to work with the US to de-escalate tensions in the region.

“We are aware of the magnitude of the challenges facing our region and we strive with you and with our GCC brothers to deescalate tensions in the region and to stop the war in Gaza and to find a permanent and comprehensive solution for the Palestinian crisis,” he said, addressing Trump.

“We stress our support to ending conflicts through peaceful means,” he added.