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News and updates about Saudi Arabia

'Incident involving rabbi's kippah was unfortunate'

Saudi Arabia says incident in which Rabbi Abraham Cooper was asked to remove his kippah was a result of a "misunderstanding of internal protocols."

'Incident involving rabbi's kippah was unfortunate'

US rabbi asked to remove kippah

US delegation on religious freedom cuts short its visit to Saudi Arabia after one of its members asked to remove his kippah.

US rabbi asked to remove kippah

'Stop crimes against our brothers in Palestine'

Saudi King denounces “heinous crimes” in the Gaza Strip in statement ahead of Ramadan.

'Stop crimes against our brothers in Palestine'

'US committed to two-state solution'

US Secretary of State reiterates the Biden administration’s commitment to a Palestinian state in conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister.

'US committed to two-state solution'

Saudi Arabia denies its minister met Barkat

Saudi Arabia denies a meeting took place between its commerce minister and Economy Minister Nir Barkat, even though a viral video showed their interaction.

Saudi Arabia denies its minister met Barkat

'Recognition of a Palestinian state not enough'

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says normalization with Israel requires both an end to the fighting in the Gaza Strip as well as the establishment of a Palestinian state.

'Recognition of a Palestinian state not enough'

Palestinian state in exchange for Saudi recognition?

A new report claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu will agree with US recognition of a Palestinian state in exchange for breakthroughs in negotiations with Saudi Arabia.

Palestinian state in exchange for Saudi recognition?

'No normalization without Palestinian state'

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry clarifies its position after White House says that Saudi Arabia and Israel are willing to continue to have normalization discussions.

'No normalization without Palestinian state'

Blinken and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Gaza war

The US Secretary of State is on a trip to the Middle East which will include a stop in Israel.

Blinken and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Gaza war

Saudis could make concessions on Palestinian state

Saudi officials reportedly told US counterparts they would not insist that Israel take concrete steps to create a Palestinian state as part of normalization pact.

Saudis could make concessions on Palestinian state

'Netanyahu wants peace with Saudis and to retire'

According to MK Avigdor Liberman, the Prime Minister wants to have a deal with Saudi Arabia by October, and for the US to be part of the deal before the elections it has to happen by June.

'Netanyahu wants peace with Saudis and to retire'

Saudi normalization deal in exchange for end of war?

New proposal for prisoner swap offers promise of Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization - if Israel agrees not to dismantle Hamas.

Saudi normalization deal in exchange for end of war?

What could go wrong?

After all, Israel signed the Oslo Accords, left Gaza, signed a peace treaty with the country that allowed Hamas to smuggle weaponry into Gaza, and reduced the size of the IDF, so why not give Blinken's plan a try? Satire.

What could go wrong?

'We're still interested in normalization after war'

Saudi ambassador to the UK says a deal to normalize kingdom's relations with Israel was close, but put on hold after October 7, normalization cannot come at expense of Palestinian Arabs.

'We're still interested in normalization after war'

'Saudi Arabia has clear interest in normalization'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses Saudi-Israel normalization during meeting with Saudi Crown Prince.

'Saudi Arabia has clear interest in normalization'

Sen. Graham praises Biden's efforts for Israel-Saudi ties

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) says October 7 should be used as a catalyst to normalize ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Sen. Graham praises Biden's efforts for Israel-Saudi ties

UAE suspends funding to rebuild Gaza

The UAE has declared it will support the Gaza Strip only if the USA commits to a two-state solution.

UAE suspends funding to rebuild Gaza

Saudis ask US to show restraint in response to Houthi attacks

According to two sources familiar with Saudi thinking, the Saudis wish to prevent further escalation.

Saudis ask US to show restraint in response to Houthi attacks

Release all hostages, cease fighting immediately

At summit of Arab leaders, Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman calls for 'release of hostages and prisoners,' cessation of fighting in Gaza.

Release all hostages, cease fighting immediately

Normalization dependent on solution to 'Palestinian' conflict

Normalization agreement with Israel 'was on the table, remains on the table,' Saudi Arabia's Investment Min. Khalid Al-Falih says.

Normalization dependent on solution to 'Palestinian' conflict

'Normalization deal with Israel still a possibility'

Saudi Foreign Minister says talks on normalization will resume immediately after the conclusion of the war in Gaza.

'Normalization deal with Israel still a possibility'

Report: Saudi Arabia intercepted missile launched from Yemen

One of the five missiles fired from Yemen towards Israel was intercepted by Saudi Arabia, WSJ reports.

Report: Saudi Arabia intercepted missile launched from Yemen

'Hamas will not free Palestine with its paragliders'

Abdulrahman al-Rashed writes that it is hard to understand why Hamas would launch an attack that would spell the end of the organization.

'Hamas will not free Palestine with its paragliders'

Saudi Arabia puts talks with Israel on hold amid war

Saudi Arabia is putting US-backed plans to normalize ties with Israel on ice, according to two sources who spoke to Reuters.

Saudi Arabia puts talks with Israel on hold amid war

The Alternative To A Saudi Bomb

We don’t have the luxury of time to wait for a successful popular uprising to remove the Ayatollahs from power

The Alternative To A Saudi Bomb

Environmental Protection Minister planning Saudi Arabia visit

Minister Idit Silman plans to visit Saudi Arabia next week, becoming the latest Israeli minister to do so.

Environmental Protection Minister planning Saudi Arabia visit

Don't give the Saudis the bomb!

The solution is to take out Iran, not foster regional proliferation. Op-ed.

Don't give the Saudis the bomb!

Saudi Pro-Israel blogger missing

Mohammed Saud's whereabouts have been unknown since the beginning of the week.

Saudi Pro-Israel blogger missing

Senior Biden advisers quietly visited Saudi Arabia

Axios report: Senior Biden advisers visited Saudi Arabia last week to continue talks on potential normalization deal.

Senior Biden advisers quietly visited Saudi Arabia

'No to defense treaty with Saudi Arabia as part of Israel deal'

20 senators from Democratic Party write to Biden, call for Israel-Saudi deal to preserve "two-state solution".

'No to defense treaty with Saudi Arabia as part of Israel deal'

Communications Minister Karhi addresses Saudi audience in Arabic

Shlomo Karhi addressed ministers from all over the world today at an international media conference in Saudi Arabia.

Communications Minister Karhi addresses Saudi audience in Arabic

'We're making history here in Saudi Arabia'

The Israeli Communications Minister who is visiting Riyadh recounts the warm treatment he received from the Saudis.

'We're making history here in Saudi Arabia'

Deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia on promising path

Trump's Special Representative for International Negotiations describes the changes that Saudi Arabia has undergone in recent years.

Deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia on promising path

'Malfunction causing plane to land in Saudi Arabia is fake news'

In August, a previous Air Seychelles craft carrying 128 Israelis was also forced to land in Jeddah due to a technical malfunction.

'Malfunction causing plane to land in Saudi Arabia is fake news'

'Normalization with Israel is betting on the wrong horse'

Iran's supreme leader says that normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia will not succeed, and the USA 'needs to address core issues.'

'Normalization with Israel is betting on the wrong horse'

Video: Israeli minister holds holiday prayers - in Saudi capital

Minister Shlomo Karhi arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a government delegation, and held holiday prayers in the Saudi capital.

Video: Israeli minister holds holiday prayers - in Saudi capital

Netanyahu and MBS talks could include implementing HKOPS

The PLO and Hamas may have to accept thie agreed Israel-Saudi position that puts them on the back burner. Op-ed.

Netanyahu and MBS talks could include implementing HKOPS

Saudi soccer team ditches match in Iran

Saudi soccer team refuses to play match in Iran due to presence of busts of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.

Saudi soccer team ditches match in Iran

'Any nation that normalizes with Israel must be condemned'

Terrorist leader addresses possibility of Israel-Saudi Arabia peace deal for the first time, says all Muslims have a duty to oppose Israel.

'Any nation that normalizes with Israel must be condemned'

US insistence on Palestinian issue can harm normalization

Sources say disagreements regarding the central issues on the agenda can be overcome, while the Palestinian issue can collapse the talks.

US insistence on Palestinian issue can harm normalization

A dramatic agreement with Saudi Arabia may be almost priceless

Dr. Yaari, a Saudi politics expert: Bin Salman surprised us by willing to sacrifice the Palestinian issue for his gains in the agreement.

A dramatic agreement with Saudi Arabia may be almost priceless

Rare Torah scroll shown at Saudi Arabia book fair

Rare Torah scroll written in the 16th century is shown to tens of thousands at Saudi Arabia book fair.

Rare Torah scroll shown at Saudi Arabia book fair

'Saudi-Israeli deal will happen even without Palestinian Arabs'

Sources tell Reuters that Saudi Arabia will not hold up pact with US and Israel, even if Israel does not offer major concessions to PA.

'Saudi-Israeli deal will happen even without Palestinian Arabs'

Israeli Left attempts to thwart normalization with Saudi Arabia

What the Left proposes in its depths of  incredible treason and madness is irrelevant, and in reality, so are the Palestinian Arabs.Op-ed.

Israeli Left attempts to thwart normalization with Saudi Arabia

Dear Dems - go for cheap oil until the elections

Instead of causing damage to Israel over the Saudi normalization, stick to what you need for the elections. Op-ed.

Dear Dems - go for cheap oil until the elections

Report: Israeli official met with Saudi minister

Health Ministry official traveled to Saudi Arabia to meet with one of the kingdom's ministers, report says.

Report: Israeli official met with Saudi minister

Minister Haim Katz lands in Saudi Arabia

Minister of Tourism becomes the first to head an official Israeli delegation to Saudi Arabia.

Minister Haim Katz lands in Saudi Arabia

'We're working towards Palestinian state'

Saudi envoy to PA visits Ramallah for the first time amid Israeli-Saudi normalization talks.

'We're working towards Palestinian state'

'Israeli Left trying to torpedo normalization with Saudi Arabia'

Dr. Mordechai Kedar, Middle East expert, says Saudi Arabia has received messages from Israel's Left to hold off on normalization agreement.

'Israeli Left trying to torpedo normalization with Saudi Arabia'

Saudi delegation to visit PA chairman in Ramallah

Saudi delegation, led by Saudi envoy to PA, to visit PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah this week.

Saudi delegation to visit PA chairman in Ramallah

'Israeli-Saudi normalization efforts will see no success'

President Raisi says efforts to normalize Israeli relations with Gulf Arab states are meaningless and simply a result of American pressure.

'Israeli-Saudi normalization efforts will see no success'

'This time the UN speech was broadcast in Saudi Arabia'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes off from New York after his visit to the US: I think there are many achievements in this visit.

'This time the UN speech was broadcast in Saudi Arabia'

'It's the mainstream decisions that ultimately win out'

CNN host asks PM Netanyahu if he'd 'blow up' his coalition for a deal with Saudi Arabia. PM answers: 'I don't think it'll require that.'

'It's the mainstream decisions that ultimately win out'

'Peace with Saudi Arabia will bring a new Middle East'

"I believe that we are at the cusp of a historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The Palestinians must not have a veto on peace."

'Peace with Saudi Arabia will bring a new Middle East'

US approves sale of spare parts to Saudi military

The $500 million sale will fund spare and repair parts for Saudi Arabia’s military.

US approves sale of spare parts to Saudi military

The Netanyahu-MBS partnership comes into full view

The Saudi crown prince made it clear that he won’t accept American appeasement of Iran. Op-ed.

The Netanyahu-MBS partnership comes into full view

'Israel-Saudi peace can be foundation for historic change'

President addresses recent events during a ceremony marking 50 years since the Yom Kippur War.

'Israel-Saudi peace can be foundation for historic change'

UN Amb.: 'We must not allow the Palestinians the right to veto'

Gilad Erdan, Israeli Amb. to the UN, discusses Saudi-Israel normalization, PM Netanyahu's talk with US Pres. Biden.

UN Amb.: 'We must not allow the Palestinians the right to veto'

Netanyahu considering agreeing to Saudi uranium enrichment

The Israeli PM may agree to the Saudi demand for a US-run uranium enrichment program in exchange for Israeli-Saudi normalization.

Netanyahu considering agreeing to Saudi uranium enrichment

'Saudi Arabia, Israel move closer to normalization every day'

Crown Prince speaks to US media on possibility of a normalization deal with Israel: We can work with Israel, no matter who is in charge.

'Saudi Arabia, Israel move closer to normalization every day'