Saudi envoy to Palestinians: Two-state solution ‘central’ to Israel deal

Saudi Arabia’s first ambassador to the Palestinians announced that the Kingdom intends to open a consulate in east Jerusalem.

Saudi Arabia’s first ambassador to the Palestinian Authority, Nayef al-Sudairi, arrived in Ramallah on Tuesday morning, implying in a statement to reporters that the establishment of a Palestinian state with its capital in east Jerusalem would be a central pillar of any future deal with Israel.

Sudairi announced as well that the Kingdom intends to open a consulate in east Jerusalem. Such a move would seemingly require the approval of Israeli authorities.

I will also gather all nations, And bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat;
And I will enter into judgment with them there On account of My people, My heritage Israel, Whom they have scattered among the nations; They have also divided up My land.” Joel 3:2

(Saudi ambassador Nayef al-Sudairi)

In response to a question about the fate of the two-state solution if Saudi Arabia and Israel normalized relations, the ambassador told reporters on Tuesday that “the Arab Peace Initiative is the central point of any upcoming agreement,” according to the Palestinian Authority’s WAFA news agency.

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