Saudi Arabia blocked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attendance at a summit and insisted on the participation of a Palestinian government delegation, according to a well-informed Arab source cited over the past hour. The specifics of the summit and the exact timing of Saudi Arabia's decision were not immediately disclosed. The report emerged on October 14th, 2025, during a one-hour reporting window. This development suggests a significant diplomatic maneuver by Riyadh concerning Israeli-Palestinian relations and regional engagement. The source indicated that Saudi Arabia was the entity that prevented Netanyahu from attending, while also being the party that pushed for the presence of the Palestinian government delegation. Previous reports from October 13th, 2025, detailed Hamas rearming as a police force in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict, with claims of rival shootings. This context highlights the complex geopolitical landscape in the region. Separately, French MP Mathilde Panot has been campaigning for France to recognize the State of Palestine, as reported on March 5th, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also stated they were reviewing the destruction of a sewage treatment plant and widespread arson amidst their withdrawal from Gaza this week, according to statements made on October 13th, 2025.
