Saudi Arabia Welcomes ‘Jeddah Talks’ to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

The Cabinet was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah on Tuesday. SPA
The Cabinet was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah on Tuesday. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes ‘Jeddah Talks’ to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

The Cabinet was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah on Tuesday. SPA
The Cabinet was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah on Tuesday. SPA

The Saudi Cabinet has welcomed the talks held between the United States and Ukraine, hosted by the Kingdom as part of its efforts to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

The Cabinet, which was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah on Tuesday, discussed the outcomes of the talks between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The Kingdom stressed its commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at resolving the crisis in Ukraine and achieving lasting peace. Moreover, both countries commended the strength of their economic ties and welcomed the re-establishment of the Joint Business Council in 2025.

The Cabinet also welcomed the commencement of talks between the US and Ukraine, saying this initiative reflects the Kingdom’s balanced relations with various stakeholders, its leading role in promoting global security and peace, and its commitment to dialogue as the most effective means of conflict resolution.

The Cabinet commended the statement issued by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting recently held in Jeddah, and emphasized the Kingdom’s complete rejection of calls to displace the Palestinian people from their land. It affirmed the Kingdom’s continued work with friendly countries to advance the implementation of the two-state solution.

It also lauded measures taken by the Syrian leadership to preserve civil peace in the country and complete the process of building state institutions to achieve security and stability. It reiterated the Kingdom’s full support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria.

The Cabinet also discussed the positive growth rates achieved by economic activities in 2024, reflecting the success of Saudi Vision 2030 programs and the progress made in major projects and national strategies.



MWL Condemns Israeli Decision on Land Registration Measures in Occupied West Bank

MWL Condemns Israeli Decision on Land Registration Measures in Occupied West Bank
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MWL Condemns Israeli Decision on Land Registration Measures in Occupied West Bank

MWL Condemns Israeli Decision on Land Registration Measures in Occupied West Bank

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the decision issued by the Israeli occupation government regarding land registration measures in the occupied West Bank and the conversion of large areas into what is referred to as “state land” under the authority of the occupation, SPA reported.

In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa renewed the call on the international community to assume its legal and moral responsibilities to put an end to these violations and to take a serious stance in enforcing resolutions and appeals of international legitimacy, including those of the UN Security Council and the New York

Declaration on the two-state solution, endorsed by a United Nations General Assembly resolution, regarding the Palestinian people’s established historic right to self-determination and the establishment of their state.


Saudi Arabia: Israel Has No Sovereignty over Occupied Palestinian Territories

(FILES) Newly constructed buildings are pictured in the Israeli settlement of Givat Zeev near the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on October 24, 2025. (Photo by Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)
(FILES) Newly constructed buildings are pictured in the Israeli settlement of Givat Zeev near the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on October 24, 2025. (Photo by Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)
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Saudi Arabia: Israel Has No Sovereignty over Occupied Palestinian Territories

(FILES) Newly constructed buildings are pictured in the Israeli settlement of Givat Zeev near the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on October 24, 2025. (Photo by Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)
(FILES) Newly constructed buildings are pictured in the Israeli settlement of Givat Zeev near the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on October 24, 2025. (Photo by Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Monday the Kingdom’s condemnation of an Israeli decision to register land in the occupied West Bank.

A ministry statement described the move as part of plans aimed at imposing a new legal and administrative reality in the West Bank, undermining ongoing efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region.

The statement stressed that “Israel has no sovereignty over occupied Palestinian territories, reiterating its absolute rejection of these illegal measures, which constitute a grave violation of international law, undermine the two-state solution, and represent an assault on the legitimate right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent and sovereign state on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

Palestinians see the West Bank as foundational to any future Palestinian state.


Saudi Supreme Court Calls on Muslims to Sight Ramadan Crescent on Tuesday Evening

A waning crescent moon shines in the sky over Sanaa, Yemen, 15 February 2026, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (EPA)
A waning crescent moon shines in the sky over Sanaa, Yemen, 15 February 2026, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (EPA)
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Saudi Supreme Court Calls on Muslims to Sight Ramadan Crescent on Tuesday Evening

A waning crescent moon shines in the sky over Sanaa, Yemen, 15 February 2026, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (EPA)
A waning crescent moon shines in the sky over Sanaa, Yemen, 15 February 2026, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court urged Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon that signals the advent of the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Tuesday evening.

The Supreme Court requested that anyone who sights the crescent, whether with the naked eye or binoculars, report to the nearest court to register their testimony or contact a local center for assistance in reaching the court.