Doha: Qatar and Oman strongly condemned Israeli statements made today regarding the potential establishment of a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia. In a statement, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the Israeli remarks as “provocative and a clear” violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. The ministry expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and called on the international community to take “firm” action against such Israeli provocations.
According to Jordan News Agency, the Qatari statement reiterated Qatar’s “unwavering” opposition to any attempts to forcefully displace the Palestinian people, warning that such actions would undermine prospects for peace and escalate regional tensions. The ministry emphasized that lasting peace in the region could only be achieved if Palestinians were granted sovereignty over their land, enabling the establishment of an independent state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Oman also condemned the Israeli statements and reaffirmed its full support for Saudi Arabia, as stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Oman reiterated its longstanding position on the need for an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. This position aligns with international resolutions and the principles of international law, and it stresses the importance of these measures for achieving lasting regional stability.
Jassim Badawi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), described the Israeli statements as “dangerous and irresponsible,” noting the Israeli occupation forces’ consistent disregard for international law and the sovereignty of other states. Badawi reaffirmed the GCC’s “strong and consistent” support for the Palestinian people’s rights. He praised the efforts of Saudi Arabia and GCC countries in advocating for the Palestinian cause in regional and international forums.
He underscored the importance of a two-state solution, which would allow Palestinians to regain sovereignty over all territories occupied since June 1967, establish an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital and ensure the return of refugees in line with the Arab Peace Initiative and international legal resolutions. Badawi urged the international community to take a strong and decisive stance against the “aggressive” Israeli rhetoric, which he warned could threaten regional and global security and stability.