Palestinian authorities claim that the agreement to restore diplomatic ties between
Saudi Arabia and Iran may help galvanize support for the Palestinian cause and perhaps pave the way for a future reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas.
Politicians and analysts applauded the agreement as a positive development that could enhance regional security and stability as well as Arab and Islamic countries' capacity to effectively and cooperatively respond to threats and challenges, as well as to uphold the rights of the Palestinian people and advance their cause.
Following discussions in Beijing that were arranged by China, Saudi Arabia and Iran said on March 10 that diplomatic ties would resume and their embassies will reopen in two months. Many political analysts and professionals believe that the agreement will hurt Israel by weakening its position and helping the Palestinian cause.
Jibril Rajoub, secretary general of the Fatah Central Committee, claims that the Saudi-Iranian reconciliation is a strategic step that will have a significant influence on security, stability, and other regional interests and concerns, including the Palestinian struggle. Mohammed Shtayyeh, the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, lauded the agreement at the opening of the weekly cabinet meeting in Ramallah.
According to Ahmed Majdalani, the Palestinian minister of social development, the deal between Riyadh and Tehran would undoubtedly advance regional security and stability as well as the cause of the Palestinian people. He said to Arab News that it may also aid in fostering a closer relationship between Fatah and Hamas.
Nasser Al-Kidwa, a former PLO representative to the UN, stated to Arab News that he believed the agreement will benefit the Palestinian cause by harming Israel.
The Saudi-Iran agreement, according to Gaza-based security and political analyst Islam Shahwan, would largely strengthen support for the Palestinian cause.
