Israeli-Saudi relations

Netanyahu:

'Peace with Saudi Arabia would end the Arab-Israeli conflict'

PM-designate tells Washington Examiner peace with the Saudis would lead to peace with other countries, but "it's up to the Saudis".

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.

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.

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.

B’nai Brith Canada welcomes Saudi decision to open airspace

B’nai Brith Canada notes the move is a major step toward full normalization of relations between the two countries.

Watch: Israeli news broadcast on Saudi soil

An Israeli reporter says he's been treated surprisingly well by his Saudi hosts.

Saudi Arabia and Israel: Clouds on the new horizon

Saudi policy demands the creation of 'Palestine', yet 'Palestine' would be no friend of the Saudis. Op-ed.

Israeli airlines seek to fly to Saudi Arabia this week

El Al and Arkia ask Saudi Arabia to begin allowing Israeli flights over its airspace as early as this week.

Steps toward normalization?

Agreement reached with Saudis on Red Sea islands, airspace

Speaking from Jeddah, Biden announces two agreements with Saudi Arabia which are considered to be steps towards normalization with Israel.

Iran's relations with Saudi Arabia standing in the way of peace?

Talks between Iran and its Saudi neighbor in Baghdad may torpedo any notion of a defensive alliance with Israel.

Mansour Abbas: I am against direct flights to Saudi Arabia

Ra'am chairman says in interview that direct flights from Israel to Saudi Arabia would harm relations with Jordan: Ra'am: He was misquoted.

Ahead of normalization?

Saudi Arabia to open airspace to all carriers

No specific mention of Israel, but Saudi Arabia’s aviation authority announces the Kingdom's airspace will be opened for all air carriers.

Israeli officials:

'Steps toward Saudi-Israel normalization expected'

Officials tell Axios steps toward normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel will be announced after Biden's Saudi Arabia visit.

Report:

Saudi Arabia to allow Israeli flights to use its airspace

Saudis also expected to allow Muslims to take charter flights directly from Israel to Saudi Arabia to participate in the Hajj.

US National Security Advisor:

'Iran planning to provide Russia with UAVs to use in Ukraine'

Jake Sullivan says President will work to promote Israel-Saudi relations but "normalization will be a long process."

Saudi Arabia gets it right

Saudi Arabia tells Biden and UN: No State between Israel and Jordan. Op-ed.

Conference of Presidents:

Biden’s visit to Israel signals alliance 'remains rock-solid'

American Jewish org praises visit as paving the way for further normalization in the region.

TV report:

Senior Israeli official secretly visited Saudi Arabia

The visit comes amid a warming of ties between the countries and ahead of Biden's visit to the region.

Saudi journalist: 'Nobody is waiting for the Palestinians'

A prominent Saudi reporter doesn't believe Palestinian Arabs will play a significant role in his country's relationship with Israel.

Report:

Saudi Arabia to invest in Israel through Kushner's fund

Jared Kushner’s new private-equity fund plans to invest millions of dollars of Saudi Arabia’s money in Israeli startups.

Saudi Crown Prince: We see Israel as a possible ally

Prince Mohammed bin Salman tells Atlantic Magazine: We do not want to see a weak nuclear deal with Iran.

Saudi Arabia temporarily closes airspace to Israeli flights

Saudi Arabia closes its airspace to Israeli flights for several hours for unknown reasons.

Saudi Arabia voices support for normalization with Israel

Saudi Foreign Minister says Israel's 'normalization in the region would be beneficial' so long as Palestinian Arabs get independent state.

'Normalization with Israel would be a tremendous benefit'

Saudi Foreign Minister says normalization with Israel would depend on progress in Israeli-PA peace process.

'Many people in Saudi Arabia want to normalize ties with Israel'

Former Secretary of State expresses hope that Saudi Arabia will join the Abraham Accords.

Report: Israeli, Saudi officials discussed Biden policy on Iran

Saudi Arabia, like Israel, is troubled by the Biden Administration's position on the Iran nuclear deal.

Could Saudi Arabia Need Israel More than Vice Versa?

Both countries have strengths that the other can use in a regional alliance against Iran, but Israel has a stronger hand than some think.