5 minutes agoSaudi prince trying to moderate Islam: Israel has the right to have its land
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)The crown prince of Saudi Arabia has said that Israel has the right to live in peace on its land, during an interview published in the American magazine “The Atlantic”, another sign that strained relations between Riyad and Jerusalem are improving. Asked if he believes that the Jewish people have [...]
Asked if he believes the Jewish people have the right to live on their land, Mohammed bin Salman replied: “I believe the Israelis and Palestinians have the right to live on their lands. But we must achieve peace to ensure stability for all and have normal relations. ”
The state of Saudi Arabia has not recognised the state of Israel. It has continued for years that normalising relations depends on Israeli withdrawal from Arab lands seized in the 1967 Middle East war, reports “Jpost”, Periscopi broadcast.
We have concerns about the mosque's fate in Jerusalem and the rights of the Palestinian people. That's what really bothers us. We have no objective of attacking people,” said Prince Mohammed, who is staying in the United States.
Meanwhile, tensions between Tehran and Riyadh have increased following speculation that Saudi Arabia is pushing Israel to work together in the fight against Iran.
“There are many interests that connect us to Israel and if there is peace, there would be much interest between Israel and the Gulf Co-operation Council countries,”, Prince Mohammed added./Periscopi/
