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Anyone following developments in the Middle East will have noticed a clear surge in Saudi Arabia’s engagement with the Palestinian cause since Oct. 7, 2023. This momentum goes beyond a political or humanitarian position; it reflects a strategic vision. The Kingdom has reinforced this commitment by sponsoring international conferences, building broad alliances with partner nations, and providing critical funding for food and medical supplies to Palestinians in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
Saudi efforts have evolved steadily from vocal advocacy to leading a political process aimed at establishing an independent Palestinian state, strengthened by a strong partnership with European nations.
The international conference on the two-state solution, held in July at the UN headquarters in New York, and co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, brought together representatives from more than 125 countries. The summit aimed to initiate a clear political process to end the war in Gaza and advocate for the recognition of a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with UN resolutions.
The conference adopted a declaration presenting a comprehensive framework with clear, time-bound measures. These included an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the transfer of administrative control to the Palestinian Authority, and the deployment of a temporary international mission under UN supervision to help stabilize the situation.
