Monday 10,Febr,2025 {HMC} Somali government has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s suggestion that Saudi Arabian territory could be used to establish a Palestinian state, calling the remarks a “provocative violation of international law.”
In a statement issued by the Somali Foreign Ministry on Sunday, officials described Netanyahu’s comments as a breach of the United Nations Charter and an affront to Saudi sovereignty.
“In this context, Somalia renews its full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and reaffirms its commitment to the principles of sovereignty, stability, and respect for international legitimacy,” the statement read.
The Somali government reiterated its firm support for the Palestinian cause, backing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital in accordance with international legal frameworks. It rejected any proposals that seek to forcibly displace Palestinians from their homeland, stating that such actions constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law.
“Somalia expresses its stern rejection of any proposals or schemes aimed at displacing the Palestinian people. These actions undermine ongoing efforts to achieve a just and sustainable peace in the region,” the statement added.
The condemnation aligns with Saudi Arabia’s response, in which the Saudi Foreign Ministry accused Netanyahu of attempting to “divert attention” from what it described as Israel’s “ongoing crimes” in Gaza, including alleged ethnic cleansing.
“The kingdom affirms that the Palestinian people have a right to their land, and they are not intruders or immigrants to it who can be expelled whenever the brutal Israeli occupation wishes,” said the Foreign Ministry.
Several Arab states, including Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Iraq, as well as the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), also condemned Netanyahu’s call for a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia.
Source Hiiraan online
