Maldives Condemns Israeli Prime Minister’s Remarks on Palestinian State

The Maldives strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks suggesting a Palestinian state be established within Saudi Arabia's territory. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Sunday describing the remarks as 'irresponsible and provocative', reaffirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia and rejecting any threats to its sovereignty. The Maldives reiterated support for a Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as capital, and called on the international community to take a strong stance. Netanyahu is sought by the International Criminal Court for war crimes related to Israel's 15-month war on Gaza, which has killed over 48,000 Palestinians, injured over 111,000, and destroyed 95% of civilian infrastructure. A ceasefire was agreed last month, but Israeli attacks continue.

The Maldives strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks suggesting a Palestinian state be established within Saudi Arabia's territory. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Sunday describing the remarks as 'irresponsible and provocative', reaffirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia and rejecting any threats to its sovereignty. The Maldives reiterated support for a Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as capital, and called on the international community to take a strong stance. Netanyahu is sought by the International Criminal Court for war crimes related to Israel's 15-month war on Gaza, which has killed over 48,000 Palestinians, injured over 111,000, and destroyed 95% of civilian infrastructure. A ceasefire was agreed last month, but Israeli attacks continue.

The Maldives strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks suggesting a Palestinian state be established within Saudi Arabia's territory. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Sunday describing the remarks as 'irresponsible and provocative', reaffirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia and rejecting any threats to its sovereignty. The Maldives reiterated support for a Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as capital, and called on the international community to take a strong stance. Netanyahu is sought by the International Criminal Court for war crimes related to Israel's 15-month war on Gaza, which has killed over 48,000 Palestinians, injured over 111,000, and destroyed 95% of civilian infrastructure. A ceasefire was agreed last month, but Israeli attacks continue.

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