Views and opinions Turki bin Faisal Al Saud

1 views , opinions

1.1 9/11 attacks
1.2 afghanistan
1.3 iran
1.4 yemen
1.5 israel , palestinian territories
1.6 wikileaks
1.7 domestic affairs

views , opinions
9/11 attacks

prince turki bin faisal al saud

prince turki directly challenged sheikh abdullah al turki, secretary general of world muslim league , member of council of senior ulema after 9/11 attacks, arguing responsible affairs of state rulers, whereas religious scholars act in advisory capacity. on 15 october 2001, turki, writing in alsharq alawsat, stated god satan. [osama bin laden] rotten seed son of noah, ... , flood engulf engulfed him. in interview on saudi tv on 5 november 2011, turki argued religious edicts issued [bin laden] main evidence [for guilt] because call attacking american soldiers , civilians. people devoid of feelings still ask evidence. ... still call evidence closing eyes facts , searching justification of [bin laden s] acts.

afghanistan

prince turki criticized equating jihad acts of terrorism citing resistance against soviets in 1980s. disapproved of obama administration s shunning of hamid karzai , believed abdullah abdullah not acceptable candidate afghanistan s diverse ethnic groups – namely, pashtuns , uzbeks. called shift in u.s. strategy media theme against taliban more focused propaganda campaign against al qaeda. voiced urgency immediate resolution of durand line between pakistan , afghanistan. wants afghan people handle own problems. expects u.s. continue experience resistance long stays in afghanistan.

iran

on iran, prince turki warned of growing influence in lebanon foreign hands manipulating strings. asked thought consequences of israeli or u.s. attack on iran s nuclear facilities, prince turki responded, calamitous … cataclysmic, not catastrophic. on iranian nuclear program, believes there should zone free of weapons of mass destruction. believes iranian actions have provoked worldwide opposition @ same time suggests iran s nuclear program being singled out. believes iran pursuing explosive path in nuclear enrichment. stated if iran attacked saudi arabia never grant israeli flyover rights.

he called geneva interim agreement serious concern , condemned united states keeping government of saudi arabia away negotiations in geneva.

turki al-faisal has expressed support dissident group mojahedin-e-khalq (mek/pmoi).

yemen

prince turki stated yemen has become sanctuary extremists refugees flee conflict , kingdom s borders.

israel , palestinian territories

prince turki , turkey s foreign minister ahmet davutoğlu @ munich security conference, 2010

prince turki kingdom s leading critic of american foreign policy. prince turki criticized israel not accepting arab peace initiative, proposed normalizing relations in exchange israel s withdrawal 1967 borders. accused bush administration undermining saudi-brokered power-sharing agreement between fatah , hamas , obama administration of pro-israel bias , protecting israel s nuclear program international scrutiny. called on u.s. president barack obama support 2 state solution palestinians , israelis.

in financial times editorial in january 2009, critical of american foreign policy toward palestinians , accused u.s. of complicity in deaths of gazans. opined neocon advisers, american conservatives , zionist extremists promoted policies harmed peace process, describing both democrats , republicans strong supporters of israel.

at munich security conference in february 2010, refused sit next israeli deputy foreign minister danny ayalon because of ayalon s boorish behavior toward turkish ambassador on israeli television. in response ayalon s comment saudi arabia had not given penny palestinian authority, prince turki claimed had given more $500 million on past 5 years. ayalon apologized , shook hands prince turki reconciliation measure. crowd applauded. turki clarified gesture did not signal change in official policy towards israel.

in world economic forum @ davos in january 2011, called middle east without wmds , stated elephant in room israel. israel nuclear weapon dangerous.

after attending munich security conference in january 2014, faisal praised israel s justice minister, tzipi livni , said understood why chosen israel s negotiator.

wikileaks

prince turki claimed documents hodgepodge of selectivity, inaccuracy, agenda pursuit, , downright disinformation. claimed if diplomats , leaders not able discuss matters affect them through cables freely, countries in trouble . added wikileaks poses serious danger governments , called meting out tough punishment responsible breach.

domestic affairs

around 2003, prince turki said reforming kingdom not choice, necessity .

in late march 2011, prince turki argued elections membership saudi shoura council (the national majlis) should realized , warned of failure in kingdom s job market .