RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has come out with a firm and unequivocal stance against recent remarks made by the Prime Minister of what it describes as the Israeli occupation government. The controversial statements, which allude to a so-called “Vision of Greater Israel,” have drawn sharp criticism from the Saudi Foreign Ministry, which denounced the rhetoric as provocative and dangerous to regional stability.
In a strongly worded reaction, the Ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s categorical rejection of any settlement schemes or territorial expansion efforts pursued by Israeli authorities in Palestinian territories. The Saudi government, a long-standing advocate of the Arab Peace Initiative and a key player in international efforts to secure a just solution to the Palestinian question, described the Israeli leader’s remarks as a blatant affront to international law and a violation of longstanding United Nations resolutions.
According to official communication obtained by KIIN360, the Kingdom views such pronouncements and the policies backing them as not only illegitimate but also as direct threats to peace and security across the Middle East. Saudi authorities argue that these expansionist plans fuel tensions and undermine all diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a two-state solution, which remains the internationally endorsed framework for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Foreign Ministry further highlighted that the continued occupation of Palestinian land, coupled with aggressive settlement activities and forced displacement of Palestinian communities, constitutes a gross breach of human rights and international norms. It stressed the need for the global community to take a firm and unified position against policies that perpetuate injustice and deny the Palestinian people their right to self-determination.
Saudi Arabia also reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, calling for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital—a stance that aligns with Arab League resolutions and the consensus of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
The Kingdom’s response signals a deepening frustration across the Arab world over what many view as the international community’s failure to hold Israel accountable for its actions in occupied Palestinian territories. With regional tensions remaining high and prospects for meaningful negotiations appearing increasingly dim, Riyadh’s latest statement reflects both its diplomatic principles and a broader regional sentiment that continued Israeli intransigence is unacceptable.
Saudi Arabia’s position comes at a time when geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East are under intense global scrutiny, and it sends a clear message that any vision built on the expansion of occupation will face steadfast opposition from the Arab and Islamic world.
Saudi Arabia Slams Israeli Prime Minister’s Expansionist Remarks, Rejects Occupation’s Settlement Agenda
