RIYADH – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has voiced concerns about the possibility of an assassination attempt due to his role in Middle East diplomacy, particularly regarding Saudi-Israeli relations.
According to a report by Politico, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shared his fears with members of the U.S. Congress, stating that efforts to restore relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, as well as Saudi cooperation with the United States, have put his life in danger.
In the conversation, the Crown Prince drew a comparison to Egypt’s late President Anwar Sadat, who was assassinated in 1981 after signing the Camp David Accords with Israel. The Prince warned that similar risks may surround him due to his efforts in pursuing peace in the region.
Crown Prince Mohammed emphasized that any potential deal with Israel must include a genuine pathway towards the establishment of a Palestinian state. He made this statement in light of the mounting anger within the Arab world over Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.
Earlier this year, in February, Saudi Arabia conveyed to the U.S. that it would not normalize diplomatic ties with Israel until the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
This stance aligns with the broader Arab position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In January, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan also reiterated that Saudi Arabia could recognize Israel if a solution to the Palestinian issue is achieved.
