Saudi Arabia

Report:

US seeking unity govt. to push for Saudi normalization

NYT reports that Biden Administration checking whether Israel's opposition parties would work with govt. to achieve normalization deal.

President Biden confirms possible Saudi-Israel accord

President Biden told donors that 'there may be progress between Israel and Saudi Arabia.'

Biden:

'A deal may be on the way with Saudi Arabia'

President does not provide further details, but comments follow report that he gave green light to promote Saudi-Israeli normalization deal.

Thomas Friedman:

Biden approves push for Israel-Saudi accord

NYT columnist reports Biden admin seriously examining Saudi demands in exchange for a normalization deal with Israel.

Jordan, Saudi Arabia, speak out against Temple Mount visits

Jordan's Foreign Ministry warns of 'dangerous consequences in allowing extremists to visit Temple Mount.'

Saudi fighter jet crashes killing crew

The F-15SA crashed during a training mission in southwestern Saudi Arabia.

UK invites Saudi Crown Prince for official visit

Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman's visit would be his first to Britain since before the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

Saudi report: Lebanon wants to draw the border with Israel

In a meeting between the commander of UNIFIL & the PM of Lebanon, Najib Mikati proposed to start a procedure for marking the border.

Following Quran burning:

Saudi Arabia summons Sweden's ambassador

Saudi foreign ministry urges Sweden "to stop actions that contradict international efforts seeking to spread the values of tolerance".

US admin source reveals:

Deal with Saudi Arabia - Israel to relinquish land control to PA

According to the offer, Israel would recognize Palestinian state and transfer control over land in Judea and Samaria.

Saudi Arabia:

Two dead in exchange of fire near US consulate in Jeddah

State Department says no Americans were harmed in the incident.

Following harsh remarks:

Israeli Foreign Minister summons Ukrainian ambassador for rebuke

FM Eli Cohen clarified that 'despite the complex situation with Russia, Israel stood beside Ukraine since the beginning of the war.'

Saudi Arabia executes two Yemini men for joining terror group

The two men were sentenced for 'joining, supporting and pledging allegiance to a terror group.' Both were executed on Saturday in Riyadh.

Israeli envoy to join Saudi celebration in Paris

An Israeli envoy will join a Saudi event in Paris as a symbol of the desire for normalization between the countries.

Saudi official:

'Our position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict unchanged'

Saudi Arabian official says issue of Palestinian Arab rights must be solved before normalization with Israel.

Saudi Arabia:

Three executed over murder and creating 'terrorist cell'

Since the start of the year, Saudi authorities have executed 52 people, including 20 for terrorism-related offenses.

Saudi Foreign Minister:

'Normalization is beneficial, but peace for PA is also needed'

Saudi Foreign Minister reiterates kingdom's position that normalization with Israel must also include solution to the conflict with the PA.

Blinken in Saudi Arabia:

'US committed to its Gulf Arab partners'

Secretary of State Antony speaks to diplomats in Riyadh, a day after meeting Saudi Crown Prince.

Normalization on the agenda:

Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince

US official says the two discussed a full range of issues, including potential normalization of ties with Israel.

Seven years later:

Iran to reopen diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia

Iran to reopen embassy and consulate general in Saudi Arabia in wake of normalization deal signed in March.

Secretary of State Blinken:

'We will discuss normalization during Saudi Arabia trip'

Secretary Blinken told AIPAC: 'The US has a real national security interest in promoting normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia'

Saudi officials:

'Normalization with Israel is still on the table'

Despite agreement with Iran, Saudi Arabia still sees Tehran as an enemy, believes Iranians will violate agreement 'at first opportunity.'

Report: Saudi Arabia and Iran discuss naval alliance

Iranian Navy commander says his country is working on naval alliances with Gulf neighbors, confirms UAE withdrew from US-led naval alliance.

Normalization on the agenda?

State Department announces Blinken visit to Saudi Arabia

State Department says Secretary of State will discuss "US-Saudi strategic cooperation" during the June 6-8 trip.

Report:

US admin. plan: Israel-Saudi normalization for Israel's silence

The Americans are mulling a plan according to which the US would work to advance Israeli-Saudi ties in return for an Iran deal.

Report: Saudi Arabia nowhere near reaching deal with Israel

Diplomatic sources say Riyadh's demands that the US back a Saudi nuclear program place chances of Israel-Saudi normalization in jeopardy.

Is the Sudan agreement worth the paper on which it is written?

The parties pledged to protect civilians and ensure their safe passage out of conflict areas.. But there is no supervision mechanism. Op-ed.

Saudi normalization does not mean peace

Peace is not on the agenda of Saudi Arabia, whose genocidal war launched at the dawn of Israel in 1948 continues to this day. Op-ed.

Report:

US demanding Israel drop judicial reform for Saudi peace talks

Biden admin reportedly warns it won't agree to mediate Israel-Saudi talks unless judicial reforms are dropped.

Report:

Israel, Saudi Arabia in normalization talks

Negotiations reportedly being held under Bahraini mediation, pressure from the Biden Administration.

Step to normalization:

Advanced contacts for direct flights from Israel to Saudi Arabia

Arabs from Israel will be able to fly to Mecca for the Hajj. Israel has contacted Jordanian and Bahraini airlines to operate the flights.

Op-ed:

A different Israel

The everyday small sliver of country on a globe iscontrasted with the Israel that many of us consume through our news sources. Op-ed.

Amb. Tom Nides:

Saudi-Iran rapprochement has no impact on Saudi-Israel relations

US Ambassador to Israel tells i24News Saudi-Iran rapprochement a good thing, Biden Admin. fully committed to Abraham Accords.

Op-ed:

Europe Day fete in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, but not in Israel

Cancelling due to Ben Gvir's presence is just the newest hypocrisy. Europe celebrates with dictators, but boycotts democratic Israel. Op-ed

Nearly a decade later:

Saudi Arabia and Syria restore ties

Saudi Arabia and Syria to resume diplomatic work in each other's countries, after Syria readmitted to Arab League.

Biden's national security adviser meets Saudi Crown Prince

Saudi state-run media says the men reviewed "strategic relations" during the meeting.

Op-Ed:

The next step after diplomatic relations with the Saudis

The path to normalization involves a resolution of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs, but not necessarily a state.Op-ed.

US Source:

US examining Saudi demands for normalization with Israel

Demands include the right to a civilian nuclear program, defensive ties, and the end of US criticism of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

Following Iran-Saudi deal:

Netanyahu warns Saudi Arabia about Iran

In interview with CNBC, Netanyahu comments on Saudi Arabia-Iran agreement: Those who partner with Iran partner with misery.

Lindsay Graham:

'I want to help Biden get Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel'

Republican Senator meets PM Netanyahu, says 'now is the time' for US to upgrade its relations with Saudi Arabia and bring peace with Israel.

Saudis to hold negotiations with Yemen's Houthi rebels

The initiatives to achieve peace gained momentum since Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to re-establish ties.

Sources:

Syria and Saudi Arabia to reopen embassies next month

The re-establishment of ties between Riyadh and Damascus follows Saudi Arabia's agreement with Iran.

Following restoration of ties:

Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers to meet

Saudi Foreign Minister and Iranian counterpart agree in phone call to meet and pave the way for the re-opening of embassies.

Saudi report:

UAE mulling reducing diplomatic presence in Israel

Saudi news website Elaph says UAE is upset with Netanyahu's silence in wake of controversial comments by Smotrich.

Op-ed:

The Saudi-Iranian concord: facts and fiction in the Middle East

The Muslim world has learned to exploit the West for its own benefit while Israelis are proving that Jewish intelligence is a myth. Op-ed

After Saudi-Iran deal:

Iranian President invited to visit Saudi Arabia

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi welcomes invitation from Saudi Arabia's King Salman to visit the kingdom.

Op-ed:

Three evil powers cannot promote peace

We need to never forget the insidious implications of negotiations with evil doers. Obama with Iran, for example. Op-ed.

The Iran-Saudi-China unholy alliance

This agreement happened partially as a result of Biden’s recent neglect of America's longstanding work to contain Riyadh, Op-ed.

Iran:

'Agreement with Saudi Arabia will help end Yemen war'

Iran and Yemen have been on opposing sides in the conflict in Yemen.

Saudi Arabia blocks Israeli delegation from attending UN event

A group of Israeli Muslims from Galilee invited to UN conference in Saudi village, but refused visas by the Saudis.

Saudi Arabia agrees to restore diplomatic ties with Iran

Iran announces that Tehran and Riyadh have agreed to reopen embassies and reestablish diplomatic ties. Bennett: This is a win for Iran.

For peace with Israel:

Saudi Arabia seeks US security pledges and nuclear help

Officials disclose to The Wall Street Journal what Saudi Arabia seeks in order to normalize ties with Israel.

Saudi Foreign Minister:

'Syria will return to the Arab League - but not yet'

Syria's membership in the Arab League was suspended in 2011 due to its crackdown on protesters.

Saudi Arabia blasts Smotrich:

'We completely reject these racist and irresponsible statements'

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemns Smotrich's comments on Huwara: They reflect the violence practiced by the occupying Israeli entity.

ANALYSIS:

Saudi Post-quake aid to Syria comes with strings attached

A former intelligence official and Middle East analyst on Saudi ulterior motives in helping Syria. What good could come out of that effort?

Historic flight:

'The Israeli flag will fly over Oman for the first time'

El Al captains discuss their excitement minutes before taking off for Bangkok and crossing for the first time over Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Netanyahu: Israel approaching 'quantum leap' with Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister lays out vision of train system linking Israel to Saudi Arabia via Jordan.

Sunni-Israel breakthrough diplomacy will make peace more likely

The PA will find itself left out in the cold unless it jumps on the bandwagon Israel and the Saudis are already on. Op-ed.

Saudi student who stole NJ school bus wrote about martyrdom

Diaries found by police allegedly contain antisemitism and refer to 'blood, blood, destruction, destruction. Allah.'

Saudi Arabia blasts Israel over Jenin operation

Saudi foreign ministry denounces Israeli "storming" of Jenin that led to "the fall of a number of victims".