Why it matters:
The controversial statement underscores the regime's strategy of ethnic cleansing in Palestine. Netanyahu's remarks appear to divert attention from Israel's ongoing crimes in Gaza. Additionally, his words constitute a violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty.
What he's saying:
Israeli PM: The Saudis can create a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia; they have a lot of land over there.
Go deeper:
The remarks provoked strong condemnation from Arab states, including Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, the UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq, as well as from the six-nation Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.
Arab FMs Reject Displacing Palestinians
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