Saudi Arabia reasserted its support for an independent state for Palestinians and warned it would not forge diplomatic relations with Israel after President Trump floated the U.S. taking over the

Saudi Arabia stated it will not formalize relations with Israel without establishing a Palestinian state, emphasizing East Jerusalem as its capital. The foreign ministry responded to Israeli PM Netanyahu's optimism about normalization amidst ongoing Gaza conflict and US support for diplomatic ties.

Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it would not establish ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state - a statement that comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said that the Saudis were not demanding a Palestinian state.