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Saudi Prince: No Israel Normalization Without Palestinian Rights

12/22/2025

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Prince Turki al-Faisal, Saudi Arabia's former intelligence chief, says Riyadh will not normalize with Israel until it adheres to international law and supports a viable Palestinian state.
Normalization is contingent on a fair Palestinian resolution under the Arab Peace Initiative.
Al-Faisal dismissed speculation of imminent normalization as wishful thinking.
He criticized Israel's actions as undermining trust for peace.
He said the Palestinian Authority's challenges do not absolve Israel of responsibility.

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Prince Turki al-Faisal, Saudi Arabia's former intelligence chief, says Riyadh will not normalize with Israel until it adheres to international law and supports a viable Palestinian state.
Normalization is contingent on a fair Palestinian resolution under the Arab Peace Initiative.
Al-Faisal dismissed speculation of imminent normalization as wishful thinking.
He criticized Israel's actions as undermining trust for peace.
He said the Palestinian Authority's challenges do not absolve Israel of responsibility.