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Riyadh’s Reaction to the U.S. President’s Statement on Gaza
Riyadh’s Reaction to the U.S. President’s Statement on Gaza
Riyadh reaffirms its position after Trump’s statements on Gaza
American and Israeli media report that the U.S. is preparing for the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza. The plan includes the return of refugees, reconstruction of the region, and advancing normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, has already held talks with Saudi officials and representatives of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
Doctors at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) in Saudi Arabia successfully implanted a HeartMate 3 artificial heart pump into a 35-year-old patient suffering from severe heart failure. Using robotic surgery, the team minimized trauma and accelerated recovery. The patient was moved out of intensive care just four days after the procedure, with discharge expected within ten days.
Mike Evans, a close advisor to Donald Trump, stated that the US plans to impose sanctions on all nations that support Hamas, including Qatar. Evans also revealed that Trump’s administration would grant Israel full freedom of action in Gaza if the prisoner exchange agreement is violated. While ruling out sending US troops to the Middle East, Evans emphasized that the US will provide Israel with all necessary military resources.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan stated during an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the return of Donald Trump to power would not heighten the risk of conflict between Iran and Israel. According to him, Trump has no interest in escalating tensions in the region.
Speaking at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Saudi Arabia could normalize relations with Israel by signing the Abraham Accords as early as 2025.
General Michael Kurilla Visits Riyadh U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Michael Kurilla visited Saudi Arabia and held talks with the Chief of General Staff of Saudi Arabia, General Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili. The meeting was part of diplomatic efforts to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation.
Saudi Arabia has once again become the focus of global and domestic media due to reports of severe flooding. However, Kazakh social media users quickly disputed these claims, sharing videos from Mecca and Medina that appeared to show no sign of disaster. So, what really happened?
Amos Hochstein, the U.S. presidential advisor on Lebanon, visited Beirut following discussions with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. The key focus of the talks was the ceasefire in southern Lebanon and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
A powerful storm accompanied by torrential rain has caused severe flooding in Saudi Arabia. Emergency status has been declared in some regions of the kingdom.
Newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to intensify actions against the Houthis in Yemen. According to Israeli analysts, Trump intends to revive a regional coalition in the Persian Gulf to combat the Houthis and increase pressure on Iran, which supports them.
On December 27, Saudi Arabia announced a new economic support package worth $500 million for Yemen, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The funds will be used to strengthen Yemen's state budget, stabilize its Central Bank, and fulfill the country’s social commitments.
The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement issued a stern warning to the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, threatening to target their interests in the Middle East if they attack Yemen. He stated that any response would be carried out without restrictions or “red lines.”
In Saudi Arabia, purple carpets are used for official receptions and high-profile events instead of the traditional red ones. This choice reflects the seasonal blooming of wild lavender in the desert, a source of national pride. The carpets are also adorned with traditional Bedouin patterns, highlighting the kingdom's cultural heritage.
Saudi Arabia issued a strong statement condemning Israel’s actions in Syria. The attacks on Syrian territories and the seizure of the buffer zone in the Golan Heights were described as violations of international law and efforts to undermine Syria’s security, stability, and territorial integrity.
After Bashar al-Assad fled Syria, the Houthis revealed that their embassy in Damascus had been closed since 2023 as part of Syria's rapprochement with Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, an Israeli airstrike destroyed a Syrian archive, raising questions about possible cooperation between Assad and Israel and Iran’s future role in the "new Syria."
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