Netanyahu Offers Condolences to Saudi Arabia After Riyadh Airport Attack
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent an unusual message of condolence to Saudi Arabia after a terrorist attack at Riyadh's airport killed 12 people. The statement, which did not directly address the Saudi kingdom, offered condolences to victims' families and emphasized a united front against terrorism. The move is seen as a strategic effort to align with Saudi Arabia against Iran, especially amid escalating regional tensions. Additional Houthi attacks on the airport were reported later Sunday.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent condolences to Saudi Arabia after a deadly attack at Riyadh's airport.
- The message offered condolences to victims' families and condemned terrorism.
- Saudi Arabia does not have diplomatic relations with Israel and refuses normalization.
- The move signals a united front against Iran and its proxies.
- The attack raises the possibility of wider conflict involving the U.S. and Israel.
- Further Houthi attacks on the Riyadh airport were reported Sunday evening.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent an unusual message of condolence to Saudi Arabia on Sunday following a deadly terrorist attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The message, while not directly addressed to the Saudi kingdom, mentioned the country and offered condolences to the "families of the victims." This move is considered exceptional given that Saudi Arabia does not have diplomatic relations with Israel and barely acknowledges its existence, while also refusing to join the Abraham Accords.
The statement read, "I strongly condemn the terrible terrorist attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which claimed the lives of 12 innocent people and injured hundreds more. On behalf of the people of Israel, I express our deep condolences to the families of the murdered and our full recovery wishes to the injured." Netanyahu also emphasized that "terrorism is directed against innocent people and seeks to spread fear and instability. It must be confronted with determination."
The unusual step is seen as an effort by Netanyahu to present a united front with Saudi Arabia against Iran and its proxies. The statement concluded, "Israel looks forward to a strong Middle East, a Middle East that stands united against threats, protects its people, and builds a future of security, cooperation, and prosperity for all the peoples of our region."
The fatal outcome of the Houthi attack on Riyadh airport significantly raises the possibility of an expanded conflict between the United States and Iran, potentially involving Israel. Further reports emerged Sunday evening of another Houthi attack on the same Riyadh airport.
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