This press release was sent on behalf of the Saudi Embassy by Qorvis Communications to congressional hands last night:

Below please find a statement issued by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia.

CONTACT:
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington, DC

SAUDI ARABIA DENIES REPORTS REGARDING ISRAELI USE OF ITS
AIRSPACE

WASHINGTON, [July 6, 2009] - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today issued the following statement in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia totally and categorically denies
accounts published by a British newspaper regarding contacts with Israel or permission to use Saudi airspace for any hostile activities. The Kingdom is greatly puzzled by the publication of this false information, which directly contradicts the established, firm and clear policies of the Saudi government regarding relations with the occupying government of Israel and the Kingdom's prohibition against the use of its territories or airspace for aggression against another nation."