Saudi Arabia

Netanyahu to Saudia Arabia:

'I appreciate the warm attitude to the Israeli passengers'

Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked the Saudi authorities for their treatment of a group of Israelis stranded in Saudi Arabia.

Israeli who landed in Saudi Arabia: 'We were in shock'

Emanuel Carmel, an Israeli on the flight that landed in Saudi Arabia, tells about the unexpected end to her trip.

Rescue flight departs to return Israelis from Saudi Arabia

A special flight has been sent to extract the Israeli passengers stranded in Saudi Arabia by a technical fault in their plane.

Due to technical malfunction:

Plane with 128 Israelis on board forced to land in Saudi Arabia

Flight from Seychelles to Israel forced to land in Jeddah over malfunction. The passengers will spend the night in Saudi Arabia.

Report:

PA delegation to travel to Saudi Arabia amid normalization talks

The Palestinian Authority will send a delegation to Riyadh to confirm that Israel will make concessions as part of the deal.

US to Israel:

'Deal with Saudis must include concessions to PA'

Biden administration told Israeli government it would have to make significant concessions as part of any deal with Saudi Arabia.

Jake Sullivan: No deal with Saudi Arabia in sight

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan commented that there is no imminent US-Israel-Saudi Arabia deal to be expected.

NGO report:

Saudis killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants on border

According to the report by Human Rights Watch, Saudi border guards fired on migrants at the Yemeni border with guns and explosives.

PM's office:

'Israel will not agree to neighbors having a nuclear program'

Prime Minister's Office issues clarification after Dermer hints Israel would accept a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia.

Iran's Foreign Minister meets Saudi Crown Prince

This is the first time that a senior Iranian official has met MBS.

Iranian FM in Saudi Arabia:

'We continue to support Palestine'

Iranian Foreign Minister visits Saudi Arabia, says Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict is "the most important issue in the Islamic world."

Foreign Minister Cohen to INN:

'We will not allow anyone to open a consulate for the PA'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen says the government would not advance a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia that would harm Israeli security.

Danny Danon: Our enemies are preparing for the next conflict

'We are at the height of a crisis, we can't ignore that, and there's harm to every system,' Likud's MK Danny Danon says.

Time for MBS to show courage and think out of the box

Itr is high time for MBS to come clean on Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution. Op-ed.

Foreign Minister:

'Israel won't allow Saudi consulate for PA in Jerusalem'

Minister Eli Cohen dismisses importance of appointment of first Saudi ambassador to the PA amidst ongoing normalization talks/

In first:

Saudi ambassador to visit Palestinian Authority and Jerusalem

Nayef Al-Sudairi is appointed Saudi Arabia's non-resident ambassador to Palestinian Authority, non-resident consul to Jerusalem.

Minister Dermer to visit Washington, discuss Saudi Arabia deal

Netanyahu sending Strategic Affairs Minister to talks in Washington about Biden administration's push for a mega-deal with Saudi Arabia.

What deal are the Americans and Saudis negotiating?

If Washington wants to be the superpower in the region, it needs to provide its allies, Israel and Saudi Arabia, with guarantees. Op-ed.

Foreign Minister Cohen:

'Normalization with Saudi Arabia just a matter of time'

According to Cohen, American, Saudi, and Israeli interests have become one.' He agrees with the assumption a deal would come in 9-12 months.

Report:

US, Saudis agree on broad outiline for deal with Israel

Crown Prince bin Salman told advisors that he was in no rush to come to such an agreement, especially with the current Israeli government.

Netanyahu:

'We're about to see history with Saudi Arabia, bet on it'

PM tells Bloomberg he is confident in peace talks with Saudi Arabia, Palestinian issue has little relevance to the talks.

Arab countries ban travel to Lebanon due to Palestinian violence

The UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and others warn citizens not to travel to Lebanon amid clashes between Palestinian factions in Sidon.

Foreign Minister:

'Palestinians not an obstacle to Israel-Saudi peace'

Minister Eli Cohen tells Arabic newspaper a visit by his Saudi counterpart to Israel would be a "day of celebration."

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation and European submission

OIC: strategy:"The Ummah began with one person, the Prophet. The success of a Muslim minority is to one day become a majority." Op-ed.

Saudi Arabia to US and Israel:

'We want significant steps on normalization'

TV report: Saudi Arabia conveyed to the US and Israel that it is interested in significant steps that would benefit all parties.

The Mossad Spymaster, analyzing relations with Saudi Arabia

The strengthening peace in the Middle East is the mullahs' funeral.Op-ed.

This is what Israel should offer Saudi Arabia

Rapprochement between Israel and Saudi Arabia could have serious consequences - but perhaps there is another way. Op-ed.

Sovereignty Movement to PM:

'Delaying Sovereignty would be a disaster'

Movement reached out to Prime Minister due to reports of a potential agreement with Saudis that would involve a delay of sovereignty.

The 'Two-State Solution' is the elephant in the room

A Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine is the key to a Saudi-Israel peace. Op-ed.

Opposition MK:

'No agreement with Saudi Arabia during this government's term'

Coalition 'barely able to control Ben Gvir and his band,' yesh Atid's MK Merav Ben Ari says.

Report:

Mossad chief secretly met with US officials in Washington

US officials confirmed that David Barnea met with Jake Sullivan and other officials to discuss normalization and other regional issues.

Normalization with Saudi Arabia?

Israel won't apply sovereignty for another four years

'Netanyahu won't change his position on the Palestinian issue for an agreement with Saudi Arabia,' Israeli source says.

Netanyahu:

'Even Nasrallah knows it's not worth it to put us to the test'

PM says govt. making efforts to reach agreements with opposition on judicial reform, expresses optimism on prospect of Saudi normalization.

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.