Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has been vocal about the ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon. At a recent summit of Arab and Muslim leaders in Riyadh, MBS called for an immediate halt to Israel’s military actions in Gaza and Lebanon, urging the international community to take action to stop the escalation.
This statement comes amid the intensifying conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant groups, including Hamas, in Gaza, and rising tensions in Lebanon involving Hezbollah. MBS’s remarks reflect Saudi Arabia’s longstanding position of supporting Palestinian rights and opposing Israeli military operations in the region, while also emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The summit brought together leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world, many of whom share concerns about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza and the broader regional implications of the conflict. While Saudi Arabia has traditionally been a proponent of a two-state solution and has historically aligned itself with the Palestinian cause, the Kingdom has also engaged in more pragmatic diplomacy with Israel in recent years, particularly as a counterbalance to Iranian influence in the region.
The call for an immediate halt to hostilities is part of a broader effort by MBS and other regional leaders to stabilize the situation and prevent further escalation. However, achieving a ceasefire in such a complex and volatile conflict remains a significant challenge.
