Saudi Crown Prince Condemns Israel's Actions at Riyadh Summit

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli actions against Palestinians, labelling them as 'genocide.' Speaking at a Muslim and Arab leaders' summit, he urged international intervention to halt Israel's actions. U.S. efforts to normalize Saudi-Israeli relations have stalled following recent conflicts.

At a recent summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman issued a fierce condemnation of Israel's actions against Palestinians, labelling the actions as 'genocide.' His remarks were made during a high-profile gathering of leaders from Muslim and Arab nations.

The Crown Prince called on the global community to intervene and prevent further Israeli assaults, emphasizing respect for Iran's sovereignty. Additionally, he reiterated Saudi Arabia's stance of not recognizing Israel unless a Palestinian state is established.

The speech follows the halt of U.S.-led efforts to normalize diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, a move that had involved potential U.S. security assurances for Riyadh. This was interrupted by the recent conflict, including Hamas' attack on Israel and subsequent military retaliation.

(With inputs from agencies.)