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Will US misconceptions upset the Saudi-Israeli normalization applecart?

Commentary: Whether Jerusalem secures the long-sought normalization depends almost totally on political will in Washington, but the Biden administration's fixation on the outdated two-state solution could yet again frustrate historic progress in the Middle East | Ynetnews exclusive

Colonel Richard Kemp | 10.01.23

ג'ון קירבי תדרוך עיתונאים הבית הלבן וושינגטון ארה"ב

White House: Basic framework in place for Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization

National Security Council at the White House spokesperson John Kirby says several typical factors are impeding progress in the agreement, with Iran at the forefront, but at the same time, all sides will have to compromise on some things

Ynetnews | 09.30.23

Mohammed bin Salman: The ascending architect of Middle Eastern dynamics

Crown prince modernizes Saudi Arabia, yet his involvement in Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 murder taints ties with the West; Israel's new partner now sends his envoy to discuss Palestinian negotiation demands

Smadar Perry | 09.29.23

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו פגישה עם נשיא ארה"ב ג'ו ביידן בניו יורק

Israel should decline the offer of an American defense treaty

Opinion: A defense treaty with the US will lead to the infringement of Israeli sovereignty and the disappearance of our tradition of defending ourselves that has assured Israel's existence since before the establishment of the state.

Dr. Yitzhak Klein | 09.28.23

Gallant cools Saudi normalization deal hype over nuclear issue

Yoav Gallant says he established teams to consider all security aspects of a pending peace deal with Saudi Arabia to ensure Israel was moving ahead responsibly

Yoav Zitun | 09.28.23

Nuclear trap in normalization deal with Saudi Arabia

The expected normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia will help Israel geopolitically, but it is crucial that the person leading the negotiations learn from experience and prevent nuclear proliferation in the Middle East

Prof. Shaul Chorev | 09.28.23

Netanyahu turned his back on US Jewry, now he needs their support

Netanyahu messed up the Western Wall egalitarian prayer area, traded favor with US Jewry for the Evangelists, formed a coalition which morally and ethically shocks those Jews; but he needs them to achieve the normalization deal with Saudi Arabia

Dr. Nachman Shai | 09.28.23

More than half of Americans oppose US-Saudi deal, study

Quincy Institute for Responsible States in DC finds 55% oppose deal for Saudi ties with Israel in exchange for US commitment to defend Gulf Nation in war

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.27.23

Israel should not take Mohammed bin Salman for granted

Opinion: The Saudi crown prince has confirmed that the kingdom and Israel are drawing closer to normalization, but he will demand Israeli concessions in return

Elias Zananiri/The Media Line | 09.26.23

A surreal journey in Saudi Arabia in the evolving political reality

Ynet reporter Zeev Avrahami visits the Gulf Kingdom after having to claim Palestine as his birthplace on a visa application; says while old-world practices still in place, glimmers of a different future can be observed

Zeev Avrahami, Riyadh | 09.26.23

Israeli minister makes first official visit to Saudi Arabia

Tourism minister begins 3-day visit at the head of a delegation to a UN tourism conference and is set to meet with Arab counterparts; says tourism can be a bridge connecting peoples

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 09.26.23

נאיף בן בנדאר אסודיירי שגריר סעודיה ברשות הפלסטינית מבקר ברמאללה

1st Saudi ambassador to Palestinian Authority arrives in Ramallah for historic visit

Envoy appointed by Saudi Arabia arrives in Ramallah at head of an official delegation and presents his credentials to PA President Mahmoud Abbas and Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki: 'We are working to establish a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.' The PA is optimistic: 'Saudi Arabia will step into Qatar's shoes and help with Israel'

Einav Halabi | 09.26.23

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו עם מזכ"ל האו"ם אנטוניו גוטרש

Netanyahu returns from 'a successful' U.S. visit

Although PM receives general promise for a White House meeting, no specific invitation extended and suspicion of the prime minister among administration officials remains

Itamar Eichner | 09.24.23

Netanyahu hails budding Saudi peace at UN, says Palestinians must not have veto over agreement

The prime minister said the Palestinians should be part of the peace deals but should not have veto over agreements made by Arab nations; says Israel will spearhead AI, does not mention West Bank or the turmoil over his judicial legislation

Itamar Eichner, New York | 09.22.23

Abbas says no peace deal can ignore the rights of Palestinians

Speaking at the UN General Assembly the Palestinian president called on nations that have not recognized the Palestinian state to do so and on the UN to implement even one of the many resolutions it has passed to end the Israeli occupation

Einav Halabi | 09.21.23

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