No Israel ties without recognition of Palestinian state: Saudi Arabia
Wednesday, 7 February 2024 Saudi Arabia has informed the United States that it would not establish diplomatic ties with Israel until an independent Palestinian state is established on 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, according to the foreign ministry. The statement further said that "Israeli aggression" against the Gaza Strip must also stop and Israeli forces must withdraw from the territory.
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