Saudi Arabia condemns the US ambassador's remarks regarding Israeli control
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condemnation and categorical rejection of the statements made by the US Ambassador to Israel, in which he trivialized the idea that Israeli control over the entire Middle East region could be acceptable. The Kingdom affirmed in an official statement that these irresponsible remarks constitute a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter, and a transgression of established diplomatic norms.
Background of the firm Saudi position
This Saudi stance is a continuation of its historical and unwavering policy towards the Palestinian cause and the Arab-Israeli conflict. The Kingdom has always been a key supporter of the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state. This position is an integral part of the Arab Peace Initiative launched by the Kingdom in 2002 and adopted by the League of Arab States, which offers full normalization of relations with Israel in exchange for its withdrawal from the Arab territories occupied since 1967, the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and a just solution to the refugee issue.
Potential regional and international impacts
The Kingdom considers such statements, issued by a high-ranking US official, a dangerous precedent that sends the wrong message and undermines peace efforts in the region. They also demonstrate a disregard for the strategic and distinguished relationship between the countries of the region and the United States. Regionally, these statements could exacerbate tensions and instability and weaken confidence in the United States' role as an impartial mediator in the peace process. Internationally, they strike at the foundations of the international order based on respect for the sovereignty of states and their territorial boundaries—a principle established to prevent the bloody wars the world has witnessed in the past.
Call for clarification of the official position
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that this extremist rhetoric threatens global peace and security by inciting conflict among the countries and peoples of the region and undermining the foundations of international law. Accordingly, the Kingdom called upon the US State Department to clarify its official position on these statements, which are rejected by all peace-loving nations. In closing, the Kingdom reiterated that the only path to achieving a just and comprehensive peace in the region lies in ending the Israeli occupation based on the two-state solution, and establishing an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international law and the Arab Peace Initiative.
