Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent suggestion that Saudi Arabia could establish a Palestinian state on its territory has ignited strong condemnation from several Middle Eastern nations.
During an interview on Israel's Channel 14, Netanyahu stated, \"The Saudis can establish a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia; they have plenty of land there.\" This provocative remark was met with immediate backlash from key regional players.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a statement rejecting Netanyahu's comments, emphasizing that the Palestinian people have a right to their own land. They asserted that lasting peace can only be achieved through a two-state solution based on reason and peaceful coexistence.
Similarly, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry condemned Netanyahu's proposal as a blatant violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and an assault on the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. Iraq declared full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, denouncing any infringement on national sovereignty as unacceptable.
Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs echoed these sentiments, with spokesperson Sufian Qudah characterizing the remarks as exclusionary and inciteful. Jordan reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia and called on the international community to denounce Netanyahu's statements.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry also criticized the proposal, labeling it a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter. Qatar reiterated its support for the Palestinian cause, advocating for the establishment of an independent state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
In response to Netanyahu's remarks, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has called for an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Araghchi condemned the alleged U.S.-Israeli plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, describing it as an attempt at ethnic cleansing and elimination of Palestine. He urged the OIC to convene an extraordinary meeting to defend the rights of the Palestinian people.
The international community continues to watch these developments closely, recognizing the delicate balance required to address the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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