Saudi Foreign Minister Calls Khashoggi's Killing a 'Major and Fatal Mistake'

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir described the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul as a 'major and fatal mistake' and promised that those responsible would be held accountable. In an interview with Fox News, he expressed condolences to Khashoggi's family and acknowledged the tragedy of the situation. He claimed that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was not aware of the plan to kill Khashoggi, despite allegations that he ordered the murder. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that he would provide details about Khashoggi's murder on Tuesday, as Saudi Arabia had previously denied any knowledge of Khashoggi's fate before admitting that he died during a confrontation at the consulate. However, many countries and U.S. lawmakers have rejected this narrative, viewing the incident as a premeditated murder, citing the presence of security personnel and forensic experts as well as audio recordings from the scene. Meanwhile, Germany announced it would halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia until clarity about Khashoggi's fate is established, with Chancellor Angela Merkel condemning the act and demanding accountability for those responsible.