Normalization of relations with Israel is out of the question at the moment
According to Webangah News quoted by Mehr News Agency quoted by Al Jazeera, “Faisal Bin Farhan” the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia announced in a speech: the events North Gaza can only be described as a kind of genocide.
The Saudi Foreign Minister stated: The Palestinian state must be established and the right of Palestinians to self-determination must be guaranteed. Israel’s attack on Gaza has led to a human disaster. The two-state solution must be implemented and turned into concrete steps. Palestine should become a member of the United Nations as soon as possible.
Ben Farhan continued: Before find the way Solution For the establishment of a Palestinian state, the option of normalizing relations with Israel is not on the table. As long as we do not resolve the issue of Palestinian rights and find a way to progress towards the formation of a Palestinian state, the security of the region will be unstable.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia added: The establishment of Faslatin is related to the principles of international law. Not to be recognized by “Israel”. We have not severed our relationship with Lebanon, but the solution of the problems and the political process are related to the Lebanese, not Saudi Arabia or foreign powers.
Ben Farhan said: I understand that the ceasefire talks in Gaza have collapsed many times due to the new demands of “Israel”. Without halo the Gaza conflict season, our region will remain in the vortex of tension.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia stated: Iran has informed us that the continued escalation of tension in the region is not in the interest of Tehran. I have explained to my Iranian counterparts the importance of preventing any further tension in the region.
Ben Farhan continued: Relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran are on the right track, but it is complicated due to the situation in the region. Saudi Arabia has not held any military exercises with Iran.
The Saudi Foreign Minister said: The only way to reduce tension in the region is for everyone to make a clear decision that the escalation of tension is dangerous for all sides. “Israel” should reduce the tension and the international community should focus its efforts on reducing the tension on all fronts.
Ben Farhan stated: Defense cooperation agreement with the United States of America is a complex issue. Some bilateral agreements that Saudi Arabia hopes to sign with America are not related to the normalization of relations with Israel.
