Two-state solution debate: Perspectives from Saudi Arabia and Iran

Report by Toni Mrad, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, addressed the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Iran's role in it, highlighting a pivotal moment.

He stated that "Resolving this conflict strengthens the independence of the region, and represents an opportunity for Iran to engage by promoting peace and cooperation."

Bin Farhan asserted that any resolution to the Palestinian issue, according to the two-state solution, would come in exchange for the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

Iran considers any normalization of relations with Israel a strategic mistake, advising its regional allies to prevent such normalization, as it has only brought insecurity to the region.

What if the two-state solution is implemented?

According to Iran's Foreign Minister, the country rejects the principle of a two-state solution, arguing that the Palestinian people alone determine their fate. Iran proposes its initiative to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which it declared years ago, as a solution to the Palestinian issue.

This initiative revolves around conducting a democratic referendum for all indigenous inhabitants in the Palestinian territories, including Muslims and Christians, to determine the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.