President Donald Trump's plan for the U.S. to take over war-torn Gaza and create a "Riviera of the Middle East" after resettling Palestinians elsewhere has shattered U.S. policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and sparked widespread criticism.

Saudi Arabia rejects Trump’s take over Gaza plan, insisting on Palestinian statehood and opposing displacement.

The United States had led months of diplomacy to get Saudi Arabia to normalise ties with Israel and recognise the country until the Gaza war began in October 2023, leading Riyadh

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday reiterated that it will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel without the creation of an independent Palestinian state.

Contradicting President Trump, Saudi Arabia said that establishing ties with Israel would depend on the creation of an independent Palestinian state.

Gaza Saudi Arabia on Wednesday stressed its rejection of any attempt to displace Palestinians from Gaza and said it would not move towards normalising ties with Israel without the establishment of a Palestinian state.