Saudi Arabia has established a global coalition aimed at advocating for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as announced by the country’s foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, during the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday.

This coalition comprises several Arab and Muslim nations along with European partners, although the Saudi state news agency did not disclose the specific countries involved. European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell indicated on X that the initial meetings would take place in Riyadh and Brussels.

Following the outbreak of the Gaza war last October between Israel and Hamas, the militant group governing Gaza, Saudi Arabia suspended U.S.-backed initiatives to normalize relations with Israel, according to two sources familiar with the situation.

“Advancing the two-state solution is the most effective way to end the cycle of conflict and suffering, creating a new reality where the entire region, including Israel, can experience security and coexistence,” bin Farhan stated.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stated last week that the kingdom would not recognize Israel unless a Palestinian state is established, and he vehemently denounced the “crimes of the Israeli occupation” against the Palestinian population.

Since October 7, when militants from Hamas launched an incursion into southern Israel, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 individuals and the abduction of approximately 250 hostages, a conflict has erupted between Israel and Hamas.

In retaliation, Israel has initiated a military campaign in Gaza, which has reportedly led to the deaths of over 41,500 Palestinians, according to health authorities in Gaza. Israel has also indicated its intention to continue its intensified operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, following nearly a year of cross-border skirmishes alongside the ongoing conflict in Gaza.