KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. JAKARTA. Freedom of speech is a scarce commodity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where even Saudi citizens are prohibited from criticizing Israel, currently engaged in conflict with the Palestinian freedom fighters, Hamas. As reported by Bloomberg News, Saudi Arabia has escalated its arrests of citizens for social media posts related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. This policy comes as the kingdom signals its readiness to approve diplomatic relations with Israel. The restoration of Saudi Arabia - Israel diplomatic relations could be achieved on the condition that Israel commits to the independence of the Palestinian state.
Ready to Reopen Diplomatic Relations Saudi Arabia Arrests Netizens Criticizing Israel
KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. JAKARTA. Freedom of speech is a scarce commodity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where even Saudi citizens are prohibited from criticizing Israel, currently engaged in conflict with the Palestinian freedom fighters, Hamas. As reported by Bloomberg News, Saudi Arabia has escalated its arrests of citizens for social media posts related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. This policy comes as the kingdom signals its readiness to approve diplomatic relations with Israel. The restoration of Saudi Arabia - Israel diplomatic relations could be achieved on the condition that Israel commits to the independence of the Palestinian state.