{"id":2064138,"date":"2023-10-11T21:02:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T01:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-leaders-of-iran-and-saudi-arabia-hold-first-ever-phone-call-pledging-united-support-for-palestinians\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T21:05:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T01:05:18","slug":"israel-war-leaders-of-iran-and-saudi-arabia-hold-first-ever-phone-call-pledging-united-support-for-palestinians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-leaders-of-iran-and-saudi-arabia-hold-first-ever-phone-call-pledging-united-support-for-palestinians\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran and Saudi Arabia leaders unite in historic phone call, vowing solidarity for Palestinians in Israel conflict."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-war-leaders-of-iran-and-saudi-arabia-hold-first-ever-phone-call-pledging-united-support-for-palestinians%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2064138&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Saudi Crown Prince and Iranian\u2064 President Pledge United Support for Palestinians<\/h2>\n<p>The historic phone call between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi\u2062 has brought a new level of engagement and unity in their support for the Palestinian cause. Lasting approximately 45 minutes, the conversation primarily\u200d focused on \u200cthe ongoing war in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Both leaders emphasized the urgent need \u200cto put an end to war crimes against Palestine, as reported by Iranian state\u2062 media and Reuters. The \u200dSaudi Press Agency highlighted Crown Prince Salman&#8217;s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and his strong stance against the targeting of innocent civilians.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;He \u200dalso \u2063stressed\u200b &#8211; may God protect\u200c him &#8211; the Kingdom&#8217;s firm position towards supporting the Palestinian cause and supporting efforts \u200daimed at achieving a\u200d comprehensive and just peace that guarantees the Palestinian people&#8217;s \u2063access to their legitimate rights,&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In addition\u2062 to their joint commitment to ending civilian targeting, both sides\u200c expressed \u200dtheir dedication to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-leaders-of-iran-and-saudi-arabia-hold-first-ever-phone-call-pledging-united-support-for-palestinians\/\" title=\"Iran and Saudi Arabia leaders unite in historic phone call, vowing solidarity for Palestinians in Israel conflict.\">supporting military de-escalation<\/a>. While the\u2064 sentiment against civilian targeting seemed \u2063directed towards \u2064Israel, \u2064the \u200bunited support for the Palestinians was a \u200bkey focus of the conversation.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200bphone call \u200dsignifies \u200ba significant shift \u2062in \u2062Saudi-Iranian relations, following a peace agreement brokered by\u2062 China earlier \u2063this year. The longstanding rivalry between these Sunni and\u200d Shiite\u200b powers has \u2064had\u200c a devastating impact on\u2062 the region, fueling\u200d conflicts from \u2063Syria to Yemen.<\/p>\n<p>Iran has\u2063 maintained\u200b a hostile relationship with Israel, while Saudi Arabia has shown signs of \u200dwarming\u200d towards the Jewish state. However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/people-celebrating-attack-on-israel-rallies-to-support-hamas-being-planned-in-us\/\" title=\"Supporters of Hamas in the US plan rallies to celebrate attacks on Israel.\">recent surprise attack<\/a> by Hamas on Israel, followed by Israeli\u200d retaliation,\u200b has \u200ddampened \u200bhopes \u2063for immediate normalization of Israeli-Saudi relations.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Associated Press, the war in \u200cGaza has tragically claimed the lives of 2,300 Israelis and\u2062 Palestinians so far.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u2064 factors have\u2062 historically contributed to the\u2063 fierce competition\u2063 for leadership \u200bbetween Saudi Arabia and Iran in\u2064 the Muslim world?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani recently made a surprising declaration, pledging their\u2064 united support for the \u2064Palestinian cause. The\u2063 announcement marks a\u2062 rare moment of\u200c agreement between these long-time regional rivals \u2063and offers\u2064 a glimmer of hope for the Palestinian people.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, Saudi\u200c Arabia and Iran have been locked in a fierce competition for leadership in the Muslim world. Their rivalry is rooted in\u2063 geopolitical and religious differences, as each\u2064 nation seeks to assert its influence\u200d and promote its own version of Islam. They \u200chave \u2062often found themselves on opposing sides of regional conflicts, \u2062exacerbating tensions and complicating\u2063 diplomatic efforts.<\/p>\n<p>However, the recent joint declaration by \u2063the Saudi Crown Prince and\u200d the Iranian President underscores \u200cthe shared \u200dconcern for the plight of the Palestinian people.\u2064 In a region riddled with conflicts, the\u2063 Israeli-Palestinian conflict has persisted as a\u2064 tragic and unresolved issue. Both Saudi Arabia \u2064and\u2063 Iran recognize the \u200cimportance\u200d of providing strong, \u2064unified support to\u2062 the Palestinians as they navigate\u200b the\u200d challenges and injustices they face on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>This unexpected alliance \u2064is a significant \u2064development that carries the potential to\u200c shape the\u2064 dynamics of the Middle East. By putting aside their differences, Saudi Arabia and\u200c Iran can\u2062 send a\u2064 powerful message to the\u200b international community about the\u2063 importance of finding \u200ca just and lasting resolution to the \u2062Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Saudi\u2063 Arabia, \u200bas the custodian of Islam&#8217;s holiest\u2063 sites and a \u2063significant regional power, holds considerable sway in\u2062 the Muslim world. Its influence, coupled \u200cwith Iran&#8217;s established relationship with various Palestinian \u2064factions, can create opportunities \u200cfor diplomatic progress. This united front demonstrates the \u200bpotential for collaboration even amid longstanding disagreements.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the Saudi-Iranian pledge of support for Palestinians\u200b could serve as a catalyst for broader unity among\u2063 Muslim nations. The Palestinian cause\u200c has long been a unifying factor \u2062in the Muslim world, with Muslims globally \u200brallying behind the call \u2064for an \u200cindependent Palestinian\u200d state. By aligning their stances, Saudi Arabia and\u200d Iran can\u200b attract others to support their cause, amplifying the Palestinian voice on \u200dthe international stage.<\/p>\n<p>While the \u200bjoint declaration signifies a \u2062positive step towards Palestinian solidarity, it is\u2063 crucial for Saudi\u200c Arabia and Iran\u2064 to follow \u200bthrough on their commitment. Concrete\u2062 actions, such as increased\u200c humanitarian aid, diplomatic\u2064 efforts,\u2063 and vigorous engagement with international forums, will be key to \u2062transforming lofty rhetoric into\u200c tangible \u2063outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to approach this development with cautious optimism. The Saudi-Iranian rivalry has been deeply entrenched for decades, and\u2063 overcoming generational animosity will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ashton-kutcher-resigns-from-anti-child-sex-abuse-org-after-backlash-for-supporting-danny-masterson\/\" title=\"Ashton Kutcher quits anti-child-sex-abuse group due to backlash over support for Danny Masterson.\">require sustained effort<\/a>. Skeptics\u200d might argue that this joint declaration is merely \u200ca temporary political maneuver, driven \u2064by shifting regional dynamics.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, the unified support for Palestinians by the Saudi Crown Prince and the Iranian \u200dPresident should not be \u2063disregarded. In a region plagued\u200b by division and conflict, any gesture of\u2062 solidarity towards\u200d the Palestinian people \u2063should be celebrated. It serves as a reminder \u2063that, despite their differences, rival nations can find common ground and\u2063 collaborate\u200b on vital humanitarian issues.<\/p>\n<p>The road to\u2063 Palestinian liberation remains long and \u2064arduous, but the unexpected alliance\u200b between Saudi Arabia and Iran offers a glimmer of hope. It represents a significant shift in the regional landscape and signifies \u2064the potential for constructive cooperation on a wider scale.<\/p>\n<p>As the world watches closely, \u2064it\u200b is essential for the international community to support\u2063 and encourage this newfound unity. By\u2064 doing so, we\u200d can create an environment conducive to meaningful dialogue, ultimately\u2064 bringing \u2062the\u200b parties closer to a just and lasting resolution in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi had their inaugural phone call, expressing joint backing for the Palestinian cause. The discussion, lasting around 45 minutes, centered on the Gaza conflict. Iranian state media confirmed their shared belief in the &#8220;necessity&#8221; of addressing the issue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2064139,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2064138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2064138"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064138\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2064139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2064138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2064138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2064138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}