Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, says President Donald Trump's administration had an impact on getting the Gaza ceasefire agreement over the line.

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Tuesday he did not see Donald Trump's new administration increasing the risk of an Israel-Iran conflict, addressing an issue the region has feared since the start of Israel's war in Gaza.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud assessed that the United States under President Donald Trump 's leadership would not contribute to the risk of an Iran-Israel war. On the contrary, Trump has stated that he does not support the conflict.

"Everyone recognizes that the Palestinian issue shouldn't be left behind," an expert told Newsweek. "So there must be progress on this."

He has worked at the U.S. Department of State, on the National Security Council, and as a foreign policy adviser to U.S. Senator John McCain. Today, U.S. President Donald Trump will sweep back into power promising a new American approach to the world.

Trump lifted sanctions against Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Within hours, Netanyahu launched a new invasion.

Donald Trump has dropped a hint as to which country he is set to visit first during his second term as US President. Mr Trump took the Presidential oath once again on Monday, January 20, as he was inaugurated at the Capitol in Washington DC.

Trump has also revoked sanctions imposed by Biden last year on violent Israeli settlers in West Bank. Among those sanctioned include 17 people and 16 entities. The move comes amid fresh violence by settlers in the Al Funduq village in West Bank.

DAVOS, Switzerland - Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Tuesday he did not see Donald Trump's new administration contributing to the risk of a war between Israel and Iran, addressing an issue the region has feared since the start of Israel's war in Gaza.

US President plans to lift pause on 2,000-pound bomb supply to Israel • Thinks Saudi Arabia will normalize relations with Israel

In his second term, Donald Trump should ditch his predecessor’s over-committed approach to Saudi-Israeli normalization.