Saudi Arabia

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".

PA thanks Saudis for refusing to normalize ties with Israel

The statement comes after Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister said the kingdom will not normalize ties with Israel without a Palestinian state.

Israel-Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian issue

The Saudis have much to gain from peace with Israel and nothing to gain from championing the Palestinian Arabs Will logic win out? Op-ed.

Saudi Foreign Minister:

'A Palestinian state is a precondition for ties with Israel'

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister: True normalization and true stability will only come through giving the Palestinians a state.

Saudi Foreign Minister:

'Israel should work seriously to resolve conflict with PA'

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister hopes Israel's government will see that resolving the conflict would be in its interest.

Saudi minister:

'We'll use domestic uranium for nuclear fuel'

Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister says the kingdom plans to use domestically-sourced uranium to build up its nuclear power industry.

Israel set to uncork Hashemite Kingdom genie at UN

Among its positive points, the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine would have its capital in Amman – not Jerusalem.

Report:

Netanyahu promised Saudis to refrain from annexation

Since his victory in the last elections, designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been in under-the-radar contact with Riyad.

ZOA to US government:

'Facilitate Israeli-Saudi Peace and normalization'

After designated PM Netanyahu expressed hope to work towards normalization with Saudi Arabia the ZOA is demanding the US step in to help.

Saudi Foreign Minister:

'If Iran gets a nuclear weapon - all bets are off'

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister says Iran's neighbors would act to shore up their security if Tehran were to obtain nuclear weapons.

Former amb. Danny Danon:

'Peace treaty between Israel & Saudi Arabia this year'

First Annual Abraham Accords Global Leadership Summit brings together leaders from over 30 countries.

Death of Jamal Khashoggi:

US lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince dismissed

US judge accepts government's stance that the Saudi Crown Prince enjoys immunity in US courts as a foreign head of state.

Officials:

Normalization of ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia inevitable

Palestinian issue not listed as one of Saudi Arabia's conditions for moving forward with normalization with Israel, report claims.

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Netanyahu congratulates Saudis over World Cup victory

Likud chairman speaks to Saudi blogger and Israel fan Mohammed Saud, after Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina in the World Cup.

The Mullah’s regime, Saudi Arabia, and Netanyahu

Israel and Saudi Arabia's intelligence centers, GIP or Mossad, know well that IRGC head Salami is a psychopath and his words a bluff. Op-ed.

Bibi's peace plan with the Saudis may end the entirie conflict

If Netanyahu becomes Israel’s next PM, the end of the Arab-Israeli conflict could be realized via peace wiith the Saudis..Op-ed.

Israeli triathlete competes in Saudi Arabia

Israeli triathlete Shachar Sagiv takes part in Super League Triathlon.

Israeli bank chief hails 'amazing' opportunities in Saudi Arabia

Chairman of Israel’s Bank Leumi makes historic appearance at Saudi investor forum.

Would banning Iran from World Cup prove counterproductive?

FIFA is facing calls to disqualify the Iranian team over the government crackdown on protests but will the players join in on the dissent?

Chairman of Israeli bank to speak at Saudi conference

Chairman of Bank Leumi to speak at Saudi Arabia's flagship investment conference on Thursday, organizers say.

Roth confounds UN, USA & Australia: Two-State solution “is gone”

The blinkered approach by the UN, USA and Australia has seen them refusing to even discuss the merits of a new alternative solution. Op-ed.

Iran blasts warming Saudi relations with Israel

'Israel is collapsing, this will be the end of your era,' top Iranian general warns Saudi Arabia

US alarmed Saudi Arabia may share military secrets with Russia

A US researcher says the Saudis have access to sensitive weapons system no other ally has been able to get their hands on so far.

Saudi Crown Prince named Prime Minister

The Crown Prince, known as MBS, had been the defense minister and has been the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Foreign Minister:

'Lapid's statement on two states is positive'

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister welcomes Lapid’s support for two-state solution, but says it must be translated into actions.

Saudi Arabia arrests man for paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth

Yemeni man who posted video showing him with banner honoring Queen Elizabeth in front of mosque facing charges.

Gulf countries threaten Netflix over anti-Islam content

Gulf countries urge Netflix to remove content that contradicts Islam or face legal action.

Watch: Saudi officials beat women at orphanage

The video, showing officials beating and whipping women at an orphanage, has sparked wide-spread condemnation on social media.