Saudi Arabia Rejects Netanyahu’s Remarks on Palestinian Displacement, Calls for Lasting Peace

Riyadh Strongly Condemns Israeli PM’s Statements, Reaffirms Palestinian Rights

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has firmly rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statements regarding the displacement of Palestinians, calling them an attempt to distract from Israel’s ongoing atrocities in Gaza.

In a statement released on Sunday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry criticized Netanyahu’s comments, labeling them as extremist and unjust, reaffirming that the Palestinian people have an unshakable right to their homeland.

“The Palestinian people are not intruders or immigrants who can be expelled at the will of the Israeli occupation,” the statement read, emphasizing that the Kingdom will not accept any attempts to erase Palestinian identity or history.

Saudi Arabia also commended other Arab nations, including Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE, for denouncing Israel’s rhetoric, and reiterated that true peace can only be achieved through a two-state solution.

Key Highlights:

✔️ Saudi Arabia rejects Israeli plans to displace Palestinians.
✔️ Calls out Israel’s ethnic cleansing & historical injustices.
✔️ Affirms support for a two-state solution as the only path to peace.
✔️ Egypt, Jordan & UAE join in condemning Israel’s provocative rhetoric.

Regional & International Response

Saudi Arabia’s strong stance aligns with that of Egypt, which dismissed Israel’s proposal as an attack on Saudi sovereignty. Jordan also condemned Netanyahu’s remarks as “dangerous and inflammatory”, while the UAE labeled them as provocative and unacceptable.

The Kingdom urged global leaders and international organizations to take action against Israel’s continued violations of human rights and international law.