RIYADH – The Saudi Arabian government on Tuesday said it opposed the USdecision to relocate its Israel embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
“The kingdom rejects the American administration´s decision to transfer itsembassy to Jerusalem,” the council of ministers said in a statement carriedby the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
“This step represents a significant prejudice against the rights of thePalestinian people which have been guaranteed by internationalresolutions,” it said.
“The government of Saudi Arabia has already warned of the graveconsequences of such an unjustified move,” SPA added.
The council of ministers reiterated Riyadh´s condemnation of Israeligunfire that killed dozens of Palestinians along the Gaza Strip border onMonday. – APP/AFP