The United Arab Emirates expressed, on Saturday, its strong condemnation and denunciation of the unacceptable and provocative statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the establishment of a Palestinian state in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed in a statement its categorical rejection of these statements, which are considered a blatant violation of the rules of international law and the United Nations Charter.

Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, UAE Minister of State, expressed his country's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and standing with it in one line against any threat to its security, stability and sovereignty. He stressed that Saudi sovereignty is a red line, and that the UAE does not allow any country to cross or encroach on it.

Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar also stressed the UAE's categorical rejection of any infringement on the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people or attempts to displace them.

The UAE Minister called for the need to stop settlement activities that threaten regional stability and undermine opportunities for peace and coexistence, and urged the international community, the United Nations and the Security Council to assume their responsibilities and put an end to illegal practices that contravene international law.

Khalifa Shaheen reiterated the UAE's firm historical position towards preserving the rights of the Palestinian people, and the necessity of finding a serious political horizon that leads to resolving the conflict and establishing an independent, sovereign Palestinian state.

He stressed that there is no stability in the region except through a two-state solution.

American plan

On Thursday, Israeli Channel 14 published an interview with the head of the occupation government, Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he claimed that a Palestinian state could be established in Saudi Arabia after implementing a plan to displace the residents of the Gaza Strip after US President Donald Trump announced his plan to control Gaza and deport the residents.

Saudi Arabia expressed its disappointment with the US president's plan to evacuate Gaza residents from the Strip, and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu because of it, according to the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (Kan).

A source quoted by the newspaper said that there is criticism directed at Netanyahu because he does not want peace and creates problems.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry stressed that the Kingdom's position on the establishment of a Palestinian state is a firm, unwavering position, and the Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has confirmed this position in a clear and explicit manner that does not allow for any interpretation under any circumstances.