Four Gulf Arab states rejected a US decision to recognise Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, with Riyadh warning the move would hurt the peace process and affect regional stability.
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait – all regional allies of Washington that host American troops – criticised the move by President Donald Trump to recognise Israel’s 1981 annexation, and said the territory was occupied Arab land.
“It will have significant negative effects on the peace process in the Middle East and the security and stability of the region,” a statement on Saudi Arabia’s state news agency SPA said.
It described Monday’s declaration as a clear violation of the United Nations Charter and of international law.
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