Saudi Arabia does not recognize Israel without a two-state solution

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Washington told the New York Times that Riyadh is firm in its position on Israel and will recognize Israel only after taking an irreversible path towards a two-state solution.

Princess Rima Bint Bandar Al Saud added in an interview with this American publication: “Riyadh will not sign any agreement without concrete commitments that serve the cause of Palestine.” He emphasized that the two-state solution should be final, clear and within a specific time frame. Establishing relations with Israel is still available, but requires a commitment to the creation of an independent Palestinian state.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, recently said that a two-state solution is the only way to establish security in the region. According to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Sharq TV channel, he noted that the time has come to focus all efforts towards a two-state solution.

Discussions related to the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and the Zionist regime were stopped after the October 7 attack, but the consultations have resumed in recent months. As part of a compromise deal, Saudi Arabia wants to sign a mutual defense pact with Washington and support its civilian nuclear program.