The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Italian Republic have issued a joint declaration urging an immediate end to the war in Gaza, calling for the release of all hostages and condemning unilateral actions in the West Bank that undermine prospects for peace.

The statement, released by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, reflects growing international concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and the broader implications of the conflict for regional stability. Both governments stressed that any resolution must be anchored in a two-state solution and a clear political pathway that ends the occupation and delivers a just and comprehensive peace.

In their declaration, the two foreign ministers demanded unfettered access for humanitarian assistance and life-saving supplies throughout the Gaza Strip, while also calling for the release of withheld Palestinian clearance revenues. The statement carried a firm rejection of any displacement of Palestinians “under any pretext,” stressing that the principles of non-transfer and non-expulsion must be fully respected.

The joint appeal highlighted the urgency of linking any post-war arrangements in Gaza to a “time-bound implementation of a political solution.” Both countries emphasized that the empowerment of the Palestinian Authority, based on the two-state framework, remains essential for sustainable peace.

Saudi Arabia and Italy also pledged to explore concrete forms of cooperation aimed at strengthening the Palestinian Authority, signaling a diplomatic alignment that underscores Europe’s and the Arab world’s shared interest in reviving the peace process.

The declaration comes at a time of mounting international pressure on Israel and heightened calls for accountability over its military actions in Gaza and the West Bank. With thousands killed in the ongoing conflict and humanitarian conditions worsening, the joint Saudi-Italian stance adds weight to global demands for an immediate ceasefire and a renewed commitment to peace negotiations.