Saudi Arabia and France reiterated their backing for Palestinian statehood and urged an end to Israeli settlement policy and settler violence. The joint statement followed talks between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
The joint stance by Saudi Arabia and France signals a unified diplomatic front on key Middle East issues, potentially influencing regional stability and international pressure on Israel regarding its settlement policies and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Saudi Arabia and France have jointly reaffirmed their commitment to Palestinian statehood and called for an end to Israel's settlement policy and settler violence. The statement, issued after discussions between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, emphasized that illegal settlements and Israeli violence threaten the two-state solution.
The two nations rejected any attempts to undermine the Palestinian people's right to establish an independent state within the 1967 borders and stressed the importance of preserving the unity of Palestinian territories. They also welcomed the announcement of an agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and called for its implementation, alongside the need for a sustainable ceasefire and urgent humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza.
Beyond the Palestinian issue, the joint statement also addressed regional security concerns, including a call for a negotiated solution concerning Iran's nuclear program and the restoration of unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Both countries condemned attacks on ships in the waterway and emphasized the need to restore navigation to pre-February 28, 2026 conditions.