Saudi Foreign Minister prioritizes Gaza ceasefire over Israel deal

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud stated that the kingdom is currently focused on achieving a permanent ceasefire in Gaza rather than normalizing relations with Israel. He emphasized in Moscow that resolving the Palestinian issue is crucial for peace in the region.

He strongly criticized the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, condemning the impact on the civilian population and calling for it to stop. This reflects the growing frustration in the Arab world over Israel’s offensive.

Saudi Arabia has previously tied any potential diplomatic relations with Israel to a fair solution for Palestine. The current conflict has put a pause on any normalization talks as Riyadh prioritizes humanitarian concerns.

According to Gaza’s health authorities, over 57,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel’s response to Hamas’s attack on October 7. This conflict has become one of the deadliest and most destructive in recent regional history.

As international pressure mounts for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid, Saudi Arabia is urging global powers like the U.S. and Russia to work towards ending hostilities and reviving serious peace efforts for a two-state solution.

According to the source: Daily Times.