Netanyahu's Remarks on Palestinian State in Saudi Arabia Draw Regional Condemnation

Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, denounce Israeli Prime Minister's suggestion as provocative and unacceptable.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested the creation of a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia during a televised interview on February 6, sparking widespread backlash.
Saudi Arabia categorically rejected Netanyahu's remarks, labeling them an affront to its sovereignty and a distraction from Israeli actions in Gaza.
The Arab League and nations like Egypt, Jordan, and Qatar condemned the comments, calling them irresponsible and in violation of international law.
Critics described Netanyahu's proposal as colonial and disconnected from the historical and legal significance of Palestinian land.
The controversy threatens ongoing efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, which Riyadh has tied to the establishment of a Palestinian state.