Saudi-signed statement blaming Israel for instability doesn't rule out Abraham Accords, expert says
The statement signed on Sunday by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt shows a regional alignment among major powers whose “strategic priorities do not always align."
Saudi Arabia's recent joint statement placing Israel as the primary source of regional instability should not be seen as a rejection of the Abraham Accords, according to Gulf analyst Dr. Ahmed Alkhuzaie. The statement, signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Egypt, indicates a regional consensus viewing the Palestinian issue as a central driver of wider regional tensions.
While Saudi Arabia supports Palestinians, it has traditionally balanced this with pragmatism and diplomacy, and the statement appears to reinforce Riyadh's position within a broader Arab and Muslim framework. The statement does not suggest an end to Saudi interest in normalizing relations with Israel, but rather that any such process will depend on meaningful progress in the Palestinian file.
The statement also condemns Houthis attacks against Saudi Arabia and maritime shipping, signaling Riyadh's view of Palestine, regional security, maritime stability, and de-escalation with Iran as interconnected components of a single regional order.
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