Until there is a ceasefire in Gaza, there is no question of recognizing Israel. Saudi Arabia

The Saudi ambassador said it is impossible to continue attacking Gaza and continue negotiations to restore relations with Israel.

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the US, Reema bint Bandar, said Israel should first establish a full ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and only then could talks on restoring relations.

According to World News Agency, during a meeting with the media at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the United States Reema bint Bandar spoke about the situation in Gaza, Israel's perception, and Saudi Arabia's role. The Biden administration in this regard.

Asked about restoring relations with Israel, the Saudi ambassador clarified that negotiations for recognition of Israel could only begin after Israel reaches a ceasefire in Gaza.

Rima bint Bandar also said that I think the most important thing is to understand that our policy is more focused on peace and prosperity in Gaza than on restoring relations with Israel. Ta.

Saudi Ambassador Rima bint Bandar added that the two sides were also discussing why repression continues in Gaza and the restoration of relations on the same day. The biggest obstacle to relations with Israel is the ongoing invasion of Gaza.

Saudi Ambassador to the United States Reema Bandar reiterated the same position expressed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in an interview on Fox News. He said that as soon as Israel suspended its war in Gaza, U.S.-led talks to restore relations with Israel would resume.

Unlike many Arab countries, Saudi Arabia does not yet recognize Israel and, in response to US efforts in this regard, it is remembered that it said it could not recognize Israel unless a two-state solution was found in the Palestinian conflict. worth it.