Saudi Crown Prince Condemns Israel's 'Crimes' Against Palestinians

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's comments come amid heightened tensions between Israel and the Palestinians

The crown prince's remarks were made during a phone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has condemned Israel's "crimes" against Palestinians, state media reported on Tuesday.

The crown prince's comments came during a phone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in which he expressed his "strong condemnation of the Israeli occupation forces' crimes against the Palestinian people."

The crown prince's remarks come amid heightened tensions between Israel and the Palestinians, following a series of deadly attacks in Israel and the occupied West Bank.

The Israeli government has accused the Palestinian Authority of inciting violence, while the Palestinian Authority has accused Israel of using excessive force.

The United Nations has called for an end to the violence and urged both sides to exercise restraint.

The crown prince's condemnation of Israel's "crimes" is the latest in a series of statements by Saudi officials criticizing Israel's treatment of the Palestinians.

In recent months, Saudi Arabia has also called for an end to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Saudi Arabia's position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is significant, as the kingdom is one of the most influential Arab countries and has close ties to the United States.

The crown prince's remarks are likely to further strain relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, which have been strained in recent years due to Saudi Arabia's concerns over Iran's nuclear program and Israel's close ties to the United States.