Egypt also condemned Netanyahu’s statement, describing it as a violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty.
Saudi Arabia Rejects Israeli PM’s Statement on Palestinian State. Saudi Arabia has strongly rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s statement suggesting the establishment of a Palestinian state within Saudi Arabia after the displacement of Palestinians. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Netanyahu’s remarks, emphasizing that they are categorically rejected.
According to foreign media reports, the Saudi government expressed its firm disapproval of Netanyahu’s suggestion to expel Palestinians and establish a state in Saudi Arabia.
Egypt also condemned Netanyahu’s statement, describing it as a violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty. The Egyptian government stated that the security of Saudi Arabia is a red line for Egypt.
Meanwhile, the UAE also strongly condemned Netanyahu’s remarks, calling them provocative and unacceptable. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that Netanyahu’s statement violates international law and stressed that regional stability can only be achieved through a two-state solution.
It is notable that Netanyahu made these comments during an interview with Israeli media while visiting the United States, suggesting that Saudi Arabia has vast land resources and could host the Palestinian state, while claiming the establishment of such a state would pose a security threat to Israel.
