Arab countries have collectively rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent proposal to establish a Palestinian state within Saudi Arabia. The plan has been denounced as a violation of both Palestinian and Saudi sovereignty and contravening established international law norms.
In a strongly worded statement, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry labeled Netanyahu's proposal as \"racist and anti-peace,\" emphasizing that it infringes upon Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and stability. The ministry expressed unwavering support for Saudi Arabia, urging the international community to denounce the Israeli initiative.
Netanyahu introduced the proposal during an interview with Israel's Channel 14, suggesting that Saudis could utilize ample land within their nation to establish a Palestinian state. Despite the controversial nature of the suggestion, Saudi Arabia has yet to issue an immediate response to Netanyahu's remarks.
Hussein al-Sheikh, secretary-general of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), criticized Netanyahu's statements as an affront to Saudi sovereignty and a breach of international law and conventions. Al-Sheikh reaffirmed that \"The State of Palestine will only be on the land of Palestine,\" emphasizing the non-negotiable connection between the Palestinian state and its historical territories.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) echoed these sentiments, condemning Netanyahu's comments as \"unacceptable and provocative.\" The UAE deemed the proposal a \"blatant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.\"
UAE Minister of State Khalifa Bin Shaheen Almarar reiterated his country's steadfast solidarity with Saudi Arabia, highlighting its commitment to Saudi Arabia's security, stability, and sovereignty amidst the contentious proposal.
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Arab nations reject Israel's Palestinian state plans in Saudi Arabia
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