THE’Saudi Arabia it will not proceed to any “normalization of relationships” with Israel without the birth of An independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital.
The theme of the resumption of interviews on Abraham agreements was at the center of the meeting at the White house Between Donald Trump And Benyamin Netanyahu. The Israeli premier ensured at the press conference a Washington That “Peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia is not only feasible, but there will be”.
However, the recent declarations of Trump on the need for i Palestinians leave Gaza they pushed Riad to reaffirm its position “firm and unshakable”: No diplomatic opening with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian statea condition that Netanyahu Continue to refuse.
The Saudi reaction and the refusal of any annexation
In a note published on XThe Saudi Foreign Ministry he reiterated his own “categorical refusal” of any attack on Rights of the Palestinian peopleand through colonization, annexation of Palestinian territories or forced transfer of the population.
Negotiations between Israel And Saudi Arabiaalso supported byBiden administrationhad advanced until the attack on Hamas of 7 October 2023 and the subsequent Israeli military offensive on Gaza.
Now, Trump He presses to complete the process started during his first term, which led Israel to sign the Historical Abraham agreements with United Arab Emirates And Bahreinsubsequently extended to Morocco And Sudan.
The Saudi interests between diplomacy and regional strategy
Also Riad appears interested in the normalization of relations with Israelin exchange for a Defense pact with the United States and of American aid for its nuclear program for civil purposes.
However, the kingdom of Hereditary Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS)eager to consolidate one’s role on the international scene, must balance strategic interests with regional balances.
Despite the Saudi ambitions, Riad it cannot afford to appear as a country ready to sacrifice the Palestinian cause In exchange for economic and military agreements with Washington And Tel Aviv.
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