Saudi Arabia Stands Firm: Diplomatic Ties with Israel Conditioned on Gaza Strip Withdrawal
The current situation in Gaza has only taken turns for the worse, as the death toll increases to 27,585 this week. Israeli occupation forces have displaced millions, injured thousands, and destroyed all hospital and healthcare facilities in the area. The Kingdom recently discussed the ongoing issue with the United States of America.
Saudi re-affirmed it will not maintain diplomatic relations with Israel due to their occupation on the Gaza Strip
A Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the discussions between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America on the Arab-Israeli peace process. pic.twitter.com/UBWc30iv1V
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) February 7, 2024
In a recent statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X, the Kingdom will only resume diplomatic ties with Israel once Palestine is recognized as an independent state on its 1967 borders. This would also require the Israeli forces to move out of the Gaza Strip and put an end to the ongoing violence.
