Saudi Foreign Minister's Historic Visit to the West Bank
Prince Faisal bin Farhan’s visit marks the first by a Saudi foreign minister to the region since 1967.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Foreign Minister, is scheduled to visit Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Sunday.
This visit represents a significant milestone as it is the first time a Saudi foreign minister has traveled to the West Bank since its occupation by Israel in 1967. A source from the Palestinian embassy in Riyadh confirmed the details of the visit on Friday, stating, "A ministerial delegation led by the Foreign Minister will head to Ramallah on Sunday." The visit underscores the evolving dynamics of Saudi foreign policy in relation to the Palestinian territories and comes amidst broader regional discussions regarding peace and stability in the area.