Saudi Arabia Links Israel Normalization to Two-State Solution, Netanyahu's Leadership
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Saudi Arabia has stated that normalizing relations with Israel is contingent on resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict via a two-state solution, and is unlikely under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's current government. A source cited by "KAN" reported that Riyadh hopes a future Israeli leader will pursue peace negotiations. Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister previously linked ties to an independent Palestinian state, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had aimed for normalization within three years.
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- Saudi Arabia demands a two-state solution for Israeli normalization, linking it to Netanyahu's leadership.
- Normalization with Israel is unlikely under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's current government, says a source.
- Saudi Arabia hopes a future Israeli leader will be ready for negotiations and regional problem-solving.
- Saudi Foreign Minister previously stated ties require an independent Palestinian state.
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aimed for normalization talks within three years in early 2021.
Saudi Arabia has presented a key condition for normalizing relations with Israel: the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on a two-state solution. According to a source cited by the "KAN" news portal, normalization is unlikely as long as Benjamin Netanyahu leads the Israeli government in its current coalition.
The source indicated that Saudi Arabia desires peace and negotiations to close the Israeli-Palestinian issue, but believes Netanyahu is not interested in this outcome. While Saudi Arabia has no personal grievances with Netanyahu, the policies of his current government are seen as hindering closer ties with Israel. The source suggested that Netanyahu's actions are escalating the situation rather than seeking a peaceful settlement.
Official Riyadh has not commented on the recent Israeli elections. However, the source stated that Saudi Arabia considers the choice of Israel's prime minister an internal affair and does not intend to interfere. The kingdom hopes that a future leader will be willing to negotiate and resolve the region's long-standing issues.
Previously, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, emphasized that diplomatic relations with Israel are contingent upon the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Reports from early 2021 also indicated that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was considering official ties with Israel and aimed to conclude normalization talks within three years.
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