Saudi Arabia denounced Wednesday Israeli statements on the Philadelphia axis, and stressed its solidarity with Egypt in light of Israeli allegations.The Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Israel’s “absurd attempts to justify the continuous Israeli violations of international laws and norms,” in a statement posted on X.The Saudi statement also warned of consequences of Israel’s “provocative statements” in undermining the mediation efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire and prevent further escalation in the region.On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for “maximum pressure on Hamas” and stated that “the achievement of the war’s objectives” requires control of the Philadelphi Corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Netanyahu told a televised press conference at the end of a day of nationwide protests that he would “not give in to pressure” to renege on demands in indirect