WASHINGTON - Saudi Arabia said on Monday any US announcement on the status of Jerusalem before a final settlement is reached in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would hurt the peace process and heighten regional tensions. 'Any US announcement on the status of Jerusalem prior to a final settlement would have a detrimental impact on the peace process and would heighten tensions in the region,' Saudi Ambassador Prince Khalid bin Salman said in a statement. 'The kingdom's policy - has been - and remains in support of the Palestinian people, and this has been communicated to the US administration.'
