Saudi Arabia said it would not establish ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state, contradicting President Donald Trump's claim that Riyadh was not demanding a Palestinian homeland when he said the U.

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

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

CAIRO (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it would not establish ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state - a statement that comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said that the Saudis were not demanding a Palestinian state.

Saudi Arabia says it remains relentless in position on the establishment of the independent Palestinian state is recognised with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday that it would not establish diplomatic relations with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state after US President Donald Trump said he would “take over” the Gaza Strip.

Saudi Arabia has made it clear that it will not establish ties with Israel unless a Palestinian state is created. This strong stance comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent comments,

Trump announced in a press conference on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia was not requiring a state as a condition for peace with Israel.