Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry: Radicals in Palestine, Israel hindering peace

Radical elements in Israel and Palestine are hindering the resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on the creation of two independent states, reads an article by Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud for the Financial Times, Report informs.

"It is essential to understand that the true obstacles to peace are not the Palestinians and Israelis who yearn for stability and coexistence, but rather the radicals and warmongers on both sides who reject a just resolution and seek to spread this conflict across our region and beyond. These extremists should not dictate the future of our peoples or force war upon them. The voices of moderation must rise above the din of conflict, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that they are heard," reads the article.

"We have witnessed the perseverance of the Palestinian Authority in maintaining calm in the occupied West Bank despite unrelenting obstacles. Its commitment to non-violence and cooperation must be supported. A lasting resolution cannot be achieved without both Gaza and the occupied West Bank being under PA control."

He called for an end to the ongoing cycle of violence in Gaza and said finding a peaceful solution requires courage and leadership.