Radical elements in both Israel and Palestine are obstructing a peaceful resolution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on the creation of two independent states, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, said in an article for the Financial Times.
“It is essential to understand that the true obstacles to peace are not the Palestinians and Israelis who yearn for stability and coexistence, but the radicals and warmongers on both sides who reject a just solution and aim to spread the conflict throughout the region and beyond,” Prince Faisal wrote. He stressed that these extremists should not dictate the future of their people or impose war on them.
He highlighted the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) as an example of resilience, noting its efforts to maintain calm in the occupied West Bank despite continuous challenges. Prince Faisal believes that a long-term settlement cannot be achieved unless both Gaza and the West Bank are under PNA control.
Calling for an end to the cycle of violence in Gaza, the Saudi foreign minister emphasized that finding a peaceful resolution requires courage and leadership. He declared that it is time to embark on an irreversible path toward a solution that will result in the creation of two independent states, Palestinian and Israeli, living side by side.
Prince Faisal also pointed out that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital, is the only way to bring stability to the region, foster integration, and achieve prosperity. He reiterated that Riyadh will not normalize diplomatic relations with Israel without this condition being met. “By making decisions that enable both peoples to coexist peacefully, we can break the cycle of violence that has held them captive for too long,” he concluded.
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