In a statement issued early Wednesday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the Kingdom’s unwavering stance on the Palestinian issue, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia’s position on the establishment of a Palestinian state is “firm and non-negotiable.”
The statement made clear that the Kingdom will not establish relations with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state, and that this stance “is not subject to negotiation or compromise.”
Saudi Arabia reiterated its absolute rejection of any violations of Palestinian rights, including Israeli settlement expansion, annexation of Palestinian land, and efforts to displace the Palestinian people.
The statement called on the international community to take responsibility for alleviating the humanitarian suffering of Palestinians, emphasizing that they “will remain steadfast on their land.”
It also stressed that a “just and lasting peace cannot be achieved without Palestinians obtaining their legitimate rights in accordance with international resolutions.” Saudi Arabia noted that this position had been conveyed to both past and present US administrations.
The statement followed remarks made by US President Donald Trump at a White House press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Palestinian Authority welcomed Saudi Arabia’s firm stance, with President Mahmoud Abbas praising the Kingdom’s “sincere and principled opposition to settlement expansion, annexation, and displacement, while remaining committed to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.”
He also acknowledged Riyadh’s continued diplomatic and humanitarian support for the Palestinian cause, including aid for Gaza, advocacy in international forums, and efforts to organize a global peace conference.
Hussein Al-Sheikh, Secretary-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s Executive Committee, similarly commended Saudi Arabia’s “historic and unwavering commitment to Palestinian rights,” stating that a two-state solution is the “only path to security, stability, and peace in the region.”
In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Political Analyst Muneef Al-Harbi highlighted Saudi Arabia’s long-standing support for the Palestinian cause, tracing it back to King Abdulaziz’s 1945 meeting with US President Franklin Roosevelt.
He noted that the Kingdom has “never wavered in defending Palestinian rights and remains steadfast in rejecting any attempt to undermine them.”
Al-Harbi also stressed the need for international mobilization to support Palestinian rights and warned that military force, assassinations, and land annexation will not bring peace.
Instead, true stability can only be achieved through “the Saudi peace initiative, which calls for the establishment of a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
Political analyst Nidal Al-Sabe’ described Saudi Arabia’s response as “principled, moral, and sovereign,” calling for “a unified Arab and Islamic stance through the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.”
He emphasized that Saudi Arabia’s swift and firm rejection of any effort to liquidate the Palestinian cause sent a “strong message” affirming the Kingdom’s “refusal to negotiate on Palestinian rights.”
