Kingdom draws red lines in diplomatic message to former US president amid stalled peace efforts: Saudi Arabia has formally communicated to former U.S. President Donald Trump that it will not normalize relations with Israel until two non-negotiable conditions are met:
a complete end to the Gaza conflict and an irreversible roadmap for an independent Palestinian state. The message was delivered through diplomatic channels last week as Trump reengages in Middle East politics.
The Saudi position reaffirms Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s earlier demands, effectively freezing the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords expansion. “There will be no deviation from the Arab Peace Initiative parameters,” a senior Saudi official told Reuters, referencing the 2002 proposal offering normalization in exchange for Israeli withdrawal to 1967 borders.
This development:
• Dashes hopes for pre-election diplomatic wins for Trump
• Aligns Saudi Arabia with Arab League consensus
• Complicates Biden administration’s mediation efforts
• Follows Israel’s rejection of recent Saudi proposals
Source: raialkhalij + aljazeera