Bahrain King Says he Supports 2-State Solution for Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa addresses the United Nations General Assembly. BNA
King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa addresses the United Nations General Assembly. BNA
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Bahrain King Says he Supports 2-State Solution for Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa addresses the United Nations General Assembly. BNA
King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa addresses the United Nations General Assembly. BNA

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa has expressed support for an independent Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital, in a prerecorded address for this year's virtual UN General Assembly.

Bahrain agreed to normalize relations with Israel two weeks ago following a similar move by the United Arab Emirates in August.

The King said Thursday a two-state solution is the way forward.

“This would usher in a new era of cooperation and good neighborliness to build and promote common interests in the countries in the region,” he said.

The King expressed “deep appreciation for the pioneering role and hard work” of Saudi Arabia led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, “not only in terms of laying the foundations for security and peace in the region and the world as a whole, in a manner that takes into account the interest of all parties, but also for the remarkable and influential efforts made during its current presidency of the G20 to formulate a ‘new decade’, in which the aspirations of the peoples of the world for prosperity and stability will be fulfilled.”

The Bahraini King also commended the UAE’s decision to formalize ties with Israel as a courageous, successful and commendable step. He said the UAE’s move, which suspended Israeli annexation of West Bank land sought by the Palestinians, “promoted a chance for peace and opened a new page for people of the region.”



Saudi Leadership Extends Condolences to King of Jordan on Princess Majda Ra’ad’s Passing

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Leadership Extends Condolences to King of Jordan on Princess Majda Ra’ad’s Passing

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent on Sunday a cable of condolences to Jordan’s King Abdullah II on the passing of Princess Majda Ra'ad.

King Salman expressed his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to King Abdullah and the family of the late princess.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent King Abdullah a similar cable.