Saudi Arabia vehemently criticized Israel's approval of 3,500 new settlement units in the occupied West Bank, condemning it as a violation of international law and a hindrance to peace efforts. Reaffirming support for Palestinian rights, the Kingdom stressed the need for a two-state solution based on 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as the capital. The move exacerbates tensions and could potentially impact normalization talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
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00:00 Saudi Arabia has issued a firm condemnation of Israel's approval of the 3,500 new settlement
00:06 units in the occupied West Bank, branding it as a "flagrant violation of international
00:11 law" and a "significant obstacle to regional peace efforts".
00:15 The kingdom has retariated its unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and emphasized
00:20 the urgent need for a just and lasting solution.
00:22 Stressing the importance of adhering to the international resolution and the Arab Peace
00:26 Initiative, Saudi Arabia has called for the establishment of the Palestinian state based
00:30 on the pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
00:35 The Israeli government's decision to advance plans for the construction of over 3,400 new
00:39 homes in settlements, with a significant portion earmarked for the Maale Adumim and other areas
00:45 near Bethlehem, has drawn condemnation from Palestinian authorities and sparked concerns
00:50 internationally.
00:52 The settlements, deemed illegal by much of the global community, have long been a contentious
00:56 issue in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
00:59 Given Saudi Arabia's prominent role in the region and its efforts towards fostering stability
01:03 and dialogue, the recent escalation in settlement activity can potentially impact the ongoing
01:07 normalization talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
01:11 These talks, which aim to improve relations between the two nations, may face increased
01:15 scrutiny and challenges in light of Israel's unilateral action in the occupied territories.
01:20 The kingdom's steadfast support for Palestinian rights and its call for a negotiated two-state
01:24 solution reflects its commitment to promote peace and stability in the region, even as
01:29 challenges persist and diplomatic efforts face uncertainties.
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