Saudi Arabia said it would not establish ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state, contradicting President Donald Trump's claim that Riyadh was not demanding a Palestinian homeland when he said the U.

The statement, issued by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscores the kingdom’s refusal to accept any peace plan that would undermine Palestinian rights or involve the displacement of Palestinian people.

The United States had led months of diplomacy to get Saudi Arabia to normalise ties with Israel and recognise the country until the Gaza war began in October 2023, leading Riyadh

Saudi Arabia said it would not establish ties with Israel unless a Palestinian state is created, contradicting a suggestion from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday reiterated that it will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel without the creation of an independent Palestinian state.

Contradicting President Trump, Saudi Arabia said that establishing ties with Israel would depend on the creation of an independent Palestinian state.