Saudi Arabia: No Relations with Israel without Establishment of Palestinian State

Mohammed, 5, who was displaced with his family to the southern part of Gaza, plays with a toy retrieved from under the rubble of their house, after returning to it amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, January 30, 2025. (Reuters)
Mohammed, 5, who was displaced with his family to the southern part of Gaza, plays with a toy retrieved from under the rubble of their house, after returning to it amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, January 30, 2025. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia: No Relations with Israel without Establishment of Palestinian State

Mohammed, 5, who was displaced with his family to the southern part of Gaza, plays with a toy retrieved from under the rubble of their house, after returning to it amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, January 30, 2025. (Reuters)
Mohammed, 5, who was displaced with his family to the southern part of Gaza, plays with a toy retrieved from under the rubble of their house, after returning to it amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, January 30, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia said it would not establish ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state, stressing that its position over this issue is “firm, non-negotiable and unshakeable.”

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has underlined the Kingdom's position in “a clear and explicit manner that does not allow for any interpretation under any circumstances,” the statement said.

The Crown Prince has declared that Saudi Arabia “will not cease its tireless work to ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. The Kingdom will not form diplomatic relations with Israel without this.”

The statement reiterated the Kingdom’s “categorical rejection of the violation of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people by Israel’s settlement, annexation and displacement policies.”

“The international community has a duty today to ease the deep humanitarian crisis that the Palestinian people are enduring. The people will continue to cling on to their land and their determination will not be shaken,” it added.

“Permanent and just peace cannot be achieved without the Palestinian people receiving their legitimate rights in line with international resolutions and this issue has been clearly stipulated to the previous and current American administration,” stressed the statement.



MWL Condemns Attack Targeting Pakistani Police

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Condemns Attack Targeting Pakistani Police

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the attack targeting police personnel in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

In a statement issued by its General Secretariat, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa, affirmed the League’s solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the face of all threats to its security and stability. He reiterated the MWL’s firm rejection and condemnation of violence and terrorism in all their forms and under any pretext.

He also extended his sincere condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims and to the Pakistani people.


Sultan of Oman Awards Military Order to Royal Saudi Air Force Commander

Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Lieutenant General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz receives the Military Order of Oman (Second Class). (SPA)
Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Lieutenant General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz receives the Military Order of Oman (Second Class). (SPA)
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Sultan of Oman Awards Military Order to Royal Saudi Air Force Commander

Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Lieutenant General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz receives the Military Order of Oman (Second Class). (SPA)
Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Lieutenant General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz receives the Military Order of Oman (Second Class). (SPA)

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik awarded on Wednesday the Military Order of Oman (Second Class) to Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Lieutenant General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz in recognition of his efforts and contributions to strengthening military cooperation between the two countries.

The order was presented to the RSAF commander by Omani Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, in the presence of Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) Air Vice Marshal Khamis Al Ghafri, Saudi Ambassador to Oman Ibrahim bin Saad bin Bishan, and the accompanying delegation.

During the visit, the RSAF commander also met with Minister of the Royal Office of Oman General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nomani for talks on issues of mutual interest.

Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz arrived in Oman on Tuesday on an official visit during which he met with the commander of RAFO. The discussions addressed issues of common interest, particularly in the field of joint training and exercises.

The visit included a tour of the Air Center for Specialized Training, where the delegation reviewed the advanced capabilities on display, reflecting the level of development achieved by the Royal Air Force of Oman.


Saudi Ambassador to UAE Decorates Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif Al Nahyan with King Abdulaziz Shah of 2nd Class

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Saudi Ambassador to UAE Decorates Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif Al Nahyan with King Abdulaziz Shah of 2nd Class

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Upon the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Sultan Al-Anqari decorated Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif Al Nahyan, former Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the King Abdulaziz Sash of the Second Class.

According to SPA, this came in recognition of his outstanding efforts in strengthening and advancing the deep-rooted and historical relations between the two countries during his tenure in the Kingdom.

During the reception for Sheikh Nahyan at the embassy, the Saudi ambassador conveyed his best wishes for Sheikh Nahyan's continued success in his new role as Deputy Minister of State at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.