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Gaza and the Fall of the House of Saud with Abdullah Alaoudh

The Thinking Muslim

CHAPTER

Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Narrative

This chapter explores the complex relationship between Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian statehood issue, highlighting the stark contrast between widespread public support for Palestine and the authoritarian stance of the government. It discusses how the leadership, particularly under Mohammed bin Salman, uses the Palestinian cause as a political tool while focusing on national interests and normalization with Israel. Additionally, the chapter addresses the oppressive environment for dissent in Saudi Arabia and the state's efforts to control public opinion on this sensitive topic.

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