Saudi Arabia formed a global alliance aimed at promoting a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the country's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud announced Thursday during a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He was quoted by Reuters.
According to the Saudi state news agency, the alliance includes a number of Arab and Muslim countries as well as European partners, although the specific countries were not named.
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, confirmed on social media that the alliance's first meetings will take place in Riyadh and Brussels.
After the Gaza war broke out last October, Saudi Arabia froze US-backed plans to normalize relations with Israel. Prince Faisal noted that the implementation of the two-state solution was "the best solution to break the cycle of conflict and suffering" and to ensure security in the region.
Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, said recently that Saudi Arabia will not recognize Israel until a Palestinian state is established, condemning Israel's actions against the Palestinian people.
Military conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues, with more than 41,500 Palestinians dead, according to Gaza health authorities.