The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its strong condemnation of the Israeli occupation’s decision to approve the construction of about 3,500 new settlement units in the West Bank, and the attempt to Judaize large parts of the West Bank, including Jerusalem, in contravention of all international resolutions, international human rights law, and conventions. The United Nations, and prevents the achievement of opportunities for peace and stability in the region.

The Kingdom reiterated the need to end suffering, provide hope for the Palestinian people, enable them to obtain their rights to live in safety, and establish their Palestinian state within the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international resolutions.