The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia blamed Israel for the war in Gaza.

At a summit of Islamic countries in Riyadh, Prince Mohammed bin Salman accused Israel of committing “collective genocide” in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing his categorical condemnation of its actions. He also expressed support for Iran and called on the international community to force Israel to respect Iran's sovereignty.

Saudi Arabia, which was in the process of discussing normalization of relations with Israel, has now noted that negotiations are impossible without resolving the issue of Palestinian statehood. Other leaders from the region were also present at the meeting, including the Vice President of Iran, who expressed condolences over the deaths of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders.

The purpose of the summit was to unite the positions of the participants and put pressure on the international community to stop the attacks and establish sustainable peace in the region. The meeting also marked a marked improvement in diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran after decades of hostility.