Saudi Arabia Forms Global Alliance to Advocate for Israeli-Palestinian Two-State Solution
The coalition, announced at the UN General Assembly, includes Arab, Muslim, and European nations aiming to break the cycle of conflict.
- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud revealed the alliance during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- The alliance's members include a number of Arab, Muslim, and European countries, though specific nations were not disclosed.
- Saudi Arabia paused U.S.-backed normalization talks with Israel following the Gaza war's outbreak last October.
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized that Saudi Arabia will not recognize Israel without a Palestinian state.
- The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in significant casualties, with over 41,500 Palestinians killed and 1,200 Israelis dead since October 7.