Posts Tagged: Saudi Arabia and Israel
France, Saudi Arabia, and the UN Want to Impose a Palestinian State; Here’s Why It’s a Disaster
Next month, France and Saudi Arabia will host a conference backed by the United Nations to create a plan for the establishment of a Palestinian...
Change in the Middle East? Don’t Hold Your Breath
One year after Hamas' October 7 massacre, I noticed a cluster of articles in various sources referring to strategic realignments among some of the players...
The US Should Not Tie Israel-Saudi Normalization to a Palestinian State
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters this week that Saudi Arabia still has a “clear interest” in normalizing relations with Israel, but that...
Will the US Finally Patch Things Up With Saudi Arabia?
The British Ministry of Defense has announced that, “Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom confirm their commitment to a long-term partnership against the background of the...
Is Saudi Arabia the Key to an Israeli-Palestinian Peace Agreement?
Israel and the Palestinians will not find a solution to their conflict without third-party mediation. Such a party is no longer the traditional arbiter, the...
A Report on Textbooks Gives a Mixed Message on Saudi Reforms
Saudi Arabia has removed antisemitic and anti-Israeli references from Islamic studies schoolbooks, according to an Israeli textbook watchdog. The watchdog, the Institute for Monitoring Peace...
Saudi Arabia Stands to Gain From Iran Outreach and More
The resumption of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and the Saudis’ diplomatic overtures toward Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, are part and parcel of...
Netanyahu Says he Discussed Saudi Arabia with White House’s Sullivan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he explored steps to bring about a diplomatic breakthrough with Saudi Arabia with the White House's National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Netanyahu has pledged to pursue formal ties...
Despite Saudi Competition, UAE Thrives as Middle East Business Hub
If real estate is anything to go by, Dubai is snubbing its nose at Saudi efforts to replace it as the Middle East's go-to business...
Expanding the Abraham Accords Requires a US-Saudi Reset
On September 23, the kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrated its 91st National Day, which the UAE commemorated under the banner of "#Together Forever KSA- UAE." While...
Saudi Journalist Who Advocated Peace with Israel Is Released
Abdul Hameed Ghabin has been ahead of his time. He publicly called for peace between Saudi Arabia and Israel even before the Abraham Accords, and...
Formal Relations Between Israel and Saudi Arabia: A Question of ‘When,’ Not ‘If’
As a wave of normalization agreements between Israel and Arab Sunni states have swept the region, many have asked when regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia will...
The Pakistan-Saudi Spat: Hitting the Kingdom Where It Hurts
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureishi has stirred a regional hornet’s nest by challenging Saudi leadership of the Muslim world. Complaining about lack of support...
The Saudi-Palestinian Labyrinth
The shift in the Saudi attitude towards Israel has been reflected by a reduction of foreign aid to the Palestinians, partially due to the rift...
