Saudi Foreign Ministry: Great pressure is being exerted on Israel to end the occupation.

Arabian Sea Newspaper - Special

**Arabian Sea - Al Arabiya Net:** **The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to "Al Arabiya/Al Hadath" that international public opinion towards Israel is changing, noting that there is great pressure being exerted against Tel Aviv to end the occupation and embody the reality of the Palestinian state.** **Dr. Manal Radwan, Minister Plenipotentiary in the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the Kingdom has worked diligently, in accordance with the leadership's directives, with Arab and international partners to demonstrate the Palestinian people's entitlement to their legitimate rights.** **Radwan added to "Al Arabiya/Al Hadath" that recognizing the State of Palestine is recognizing the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.** **Saudi Arabia describes the recognition of the State of Palestine as affirming the serious commitment of friendly countries to support the peace process and push towards a two-state solution based on relevant international legitimacy resolutions.** **The Kingdom also looks forward to more countries recognizing the State of Palestine and taking more positive steps, in a way that achieves the aspirations of the Palestinian people to live in peace on their land, and enables the Palestinian Authority to fulfill its duties towards a future of security, stability, and prosperity for the Palestinian people.**