Saudi Crown Prince: Kingdom Supports Establishment of Internationally Recognized Palestinian State

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince arrived on Thursday in Bahrain to attend the Arab League Summit
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince arrived on Thursday in Bahrain to attend the Arab League Summit
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Saudi Crown Prince: Kingdom Supports Establishment of Internationally Recognized Palestinian State

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince arrived on Thursday in Bahrain to attend the Arab League Summit
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince arrived on Thursday in Bahrain to attend the Arab League Summit

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for the establishment of an internationally recognized Palestinian state. This came during his speech at the Arab League Summit in Manama on Thursday.

In his statement, the Crown Prince stressed that Saudi Arabia prioritized Arab issues and strengthened joint Arab action. It focused on formulating common positions on regional and international matters, particularly the Palestinian cause.  

The Crown Prince highlighted the fundraising campaign launched by the Kingdom which exceeded SAR700 million to support the Palestinians.

"The Kingdom also operated air and sea bridges to deliver aid directly to Gaza and pledged continued support to international organizations working to alleviate the tragic situation there."

He further emphasized the need for continued collaboration to confront the brutal aggression against Palestine, urging the international community to fulfil its responsibility by demanding an immediate cessation of aggression from the occupying forces and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid.

"We stress the importance of pursuing a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue based on UN legitimate resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, guaranteeing the Palestinian people's right to establish an independent state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital," SPA quoted the Crown Prince as saying.

Also, the Crown Prince said the Kingdom advocates peaceful conflict resolution, and emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining security in the Red Sea.

"Freedom of navigation in this vital waterway is an international imperative that serves the interests of the entire world. We call for the immediate cessation of any activity threatening maritime navigation's security and safety," the Crown Prince said.

In his closing statement, he affirmed that joint work can achieve sustainable development and prosperity, fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people across the Arab region. He also congratulated Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on assuming the presidency of the 33rd Arab Summit.



Saudi Arabia, Gulf, Arab Countries Stress their Support of Syria’s Security, Unity

Smoke rises above the building, after powerful airstrikes shook Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Defense Ministry, as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded their withdrawal, in Damascus July 16, 2025. (Reuters)
Smoke rises above the building, after powerful airstrikes shook Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Defense Ministry, as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded their withdrawal, in Damascus July 16, 2025. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia, Gulf, Arab Countries Stress their Support of Syria’s Security, Unity

Smoke rises above the building, after powerful airstrikes shook Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Defense Ministry, as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded their withdrawal, in Damascus July 16, 2025. (Reuters)
Smoke rises above the building, after powerful airstrikes shook Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Defense Ministry, as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded their withdrawal, in Damascus July 16, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia, Gulf and Arab countries stressed on Thursday their “unwavering support for Syria’s security, unity, stability, and sovereignty, and their categorical rejection of all forms of foreign intervention in its internal affairs.”

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Turkiye, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Egypt held over the past two days extensive discussions on developments in Syria.

In a statement, the FMs, “welcomed the agreement reached to resolve the crisis in Sweida and emphasized the importance of its implementation to safeguard Syria’s unity and its people, prevent further bloodshed, protect civilians, and uphold state sovereignty and the rule of law.”

They “commended the commitment expressed by Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa to hold accountable all those responsible for violations against Syrian citizens in Sweida.”

“They further expressed support for all efforts to restore security, state sovereignty, and the rule of law in Sweida and across all the Syrian land, while firmly rejecting violence, sectarianism, incitement, and hatred,” they added.

They condemned and rejected Israel’s repeated attacks on Syria, considering them “blatant violations of international law and a flagrant assault on Syria’s sovereignty that undermine its security, stability, territorial integrity, and the safety of its people, as well as the Syrian government’s efforts to rebuild a new Syria that fulfills the aspirations of its people.”

Moreover, the FMs said “Syria’s security and stability are integral to regional security and a shared priority.”

They called on the international community to support the Syrian government in the reconstruction process.

They also urged the UN Security Council to assume its legal and moral responsibilities by ensuring the full withdrawal of Israel from occupied Syrian territories, halting all Israeli hostilities against Syria and interference in its internal affairs, and ensuring full implementation of Resolution 2766 and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.