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In his annual address to the Shoura Council on Wednesday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman delivered a speech that was both a strategic compass and a declaration of intent. It was a moment of clarity and reassurance in a region often clouded by uncertainty.
The political part of the speech opened with a firm stance on Gulf unity. The crown prince made it clear that Saudi Arabia views Qatar’s security as inseparable from its own. Any aggression against Doha is considered an attack on the entire Gulf Cooperation Council and all Saudi resources will be placed to support Qatar’s sovereignty. This was a direct response to recent Israeli provocations and a signal that Riyadh will pursue all political and legal avenues to deter future violations.
The crown prince described Israel’s actions as blatant and unlawful, dismissing its disregard for international norms. The message was clear: Saudi Arabia will continue to rally Arab and international efforts to hold Israel accountable and push for compliance with international law. This was not just about Qatar — it was about defending the integrity of the region.
Palestine, as ever, remained central. The crown prince highlighted Saudi Arabia’s role in convening the international conference on the Palestinian issue, despite attempts to derail it. He reminded the Shoura Council that the Kingdom had previously hosted the October 2024 summit of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution. These efforts are not symbolic — they reflect Saudi Arabia’s enduring commitment to the Palestinian cause and its belief that international recognition of a Palestinian state is the most effective pressure point against Israeli occupation.
