Rubio Dials Saudi Foreign Minister After Big Faceoff With Israel Over Occupied West Bank Trip

Just days after Saudi Arabia condemned Israel’s actions in the West Bank, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The two discussed critical regional developments, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the wars in Ukraine and Syria, and the broader Saudi-American partnership. The U.S. also thanked Saudi Arabia for hosting the President’s recent visit. The call comes amid growing diplomatic strain between the U.S., Israel, and Gulf nations over the Gaza conflict and Iran. Prince Faisal had earlier accused Israel of “extremism” for blocking a visit by top Arab diplomats to the occupied West Bank, calling the move a rejection of peace efforts. Despite Israel’s refusal, Saudi Arabia vowed to intensify its diplomatic outreach on Palestine.#Trump #SaudiArabia #Israel #Gaza #MarcoRubio #MiddleEast #Palestine #PrinceFaisal #Diplomacy #USPolitics #BreakingNews #WestBank #Jordan #Egypt #PeaceTalks #ForeignPolicy