Riyadh is the center of Saudi Arabia’s steadfast support for the rights of the Palestinian people at international events, a commitment based on principles established by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud.
According to SPA, the successors of King Abdulaziz continued this course by providing political, economic, social, and health-related assistance to the Palestinian cause across various stages.
The late King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud supported the cause since his tenure as Crown Prince, including a visit to Palestine in 1935. After becoming King, he provided financial assistance, care for families of martyrs, and residency and employment opportunities for Palestinians in the Kingdom.
During the reign of the late King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Kingdom called for the first Islamic Summit Conference in Rabat in September 1969 following the burning of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. He worked to secure the support of all Muslim nations to elevate the cause to an Islamic level through Islamic solidarity.
The late King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud focused on persuading visiting leaders and dignitaries of the necessity to advocate for the cause at Arab and Islamic levels. The late King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud also supported the cause based on the Kingdom’s historical and religious responsibility toward Arabs and Muslims.
How did King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud support the Palestinian cause? King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud demonstrated support starting from his time as Crown Prince, which included a visit to Palestine in 1935. Once he became King, his support expanded to include financial assistance, political and moral advocacy in international forums, care for the families of martyrs, and providing residency and employment opportunities for a large number of Palestinians within the Kingdom.
What role did King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud play regarding the Al-Aqsa Mosque? Following the burning of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud called for the first Islamic Summit Conference, which took place in Rabat in September 1969. He used this platform and his advocacy for Islamic solidarity to transition the Palestinian cause from being an Arab cause to an Islamic one, successfully securing support from all Muslim nations.
What were the contributions of King Khalid and King Fahd to the Palestinian cause? King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud worked to persuade visiting dignitaries and leaders of the need to support and advocate for the Palestinian cause at both Islamic and Arab levels. King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud provided strong support for the cause, guided by the religious and historical responsibility the Kingdom holds toward Muslims and Arabs.