normalization

Report:

Netanyahu seeks US-mediated negotiations with Syria

Prime Minister eyes renewed talks with Damascus following US policy shift, seeks revised security pact and peace accord.

Poll:

Growing Syrian support for peace with Israel

Survey by Syrian research center shows deep divides on normalization, with notable support in southern provinces and among minority groups.

Report:

US pushes Lebanon toward Israel-aligned bloc

Lebanese report reveals American demands linking aid to political shifts, Hezbollah disarmament, and regional normalization.

5 days before massacre

Sinwar called for 'extraordinary act' to stop normalization

Minutes of meeting sho slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar calling for action to prevent Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Arab world from normalizing relations with Israel on October 2, 2023, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Lindsey Graham:

'No support for security deal with Saudi without normalization'

Republican Senator stated that he would not support the Trump administration's move if it waives the demand for normalization as a condition for a security agreement with Saudi Arabia.

Israel normalization requirement dropped from Saudi nuclear talks

Policy shift removes Israel normalization as a prerequisite for advancing nuclear cooperation with the kingdom.

Stop saying their names as if they’re normal

Terrible things can happen when terror becomes background noise. When the world shrugs — and worse, when we shrug with it. Opinion.

Middle East expert:

'Formal peace with Saudis in current situation will be damaging'

Dr. David Wurmser says as long as it is dependent on the Palestinian issue, it is better that Israel and the US not work to bring the Saudis into the Abraham Accords.

Trump Mideast Envoy:

'Ceasefire a step toward Israel-Saudi normalization'

Steve Witkoff tells Fox News he and the rest of the Trump team had nothing to do with the "mathematics" of the hostage deal, which was worked out by the Biden Administration many months ago.

PMO:

Report PM made commitment on Palestinian state 'absolutely false'

Prime Minister's Office denies report a breakthrough was reached in normalization talks with Saudi Arabia with declaration Israel is committed to a 'path toward a Palestinian state.'

Saudi FM:

'A genocide is happening in the Gaza Strip'

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, condemns the "complete blockade" of northern Gaza, reiterates that normalization is dependent on a Palestinian state.

US, Israeli officials:

'Saudi normalization not realistic until after US election'

American and Israeli officials familiar tell Ynet that normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia is not a realistic possibility until after the US presidential elections in November.

Report:

US, Saudi Arabia closing in on mutual defense deal

US and Saudi officials told WSJ that the deal is close to being finalized, but US approval may depend on it being tied to Israel-Saudi normalization, for which Saudis demand Israeli commitment to a Palestinian state.

US official:

'Deal between US and Saudi Arabia is pretty much there'

Senior US official says the US and Saudi Arabia have a “near final set” of bilateral agreements in place, but a broader deal with Israel is not close yet.

Report

Saudis warned Israel: Rafah op will harm chances of normalization

A source in the Saudi royal family said that Israel must make sacrifices for peace to create a regional alliance with the Arab nations and that there will be no normalization without a Palestinian state.

Blinken:

Hamas has to decide quickly on 'very generous' deal

US Secretary of State says a lot of progress has been made towards normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, presses for hostage deal at World Economic Forum in Riyadh

Report:

US pressing Netanyahu to accept PA state for normalization

According to the report in return for recognizing Israel, the White House is offering the Saudis a more formal defense relationship with Washington, assistance in acquiring civil nuclear power, and a renewed push for a Palestinian state.

Report:

Indonesia on path to normalizing relations with Israel

World's largest Muslim country reportedly ready to normalize relations with world's only Jewish State in order to join the OECD.

Report:

Despite Gaza war, talks on normalization with Saudi Arabia

During an upcoming trip to the US, Min. Ron Dermer will meet Saudi Arabia's US ambassador, discuss potential normalization deal, report says. Dermer's office has denied the report.

Ex-Foreign Minister:

'Give up on normalization if price is a PA state'

Former Foreign Minister and current Energy Minister Eli Cohen tells Arutz Sheva Israel must disagree with US even while being grateful for American support, Palestinian state cannot be created after October 7.

Blinken:

'An extraordinary opportunity for normalization'

US Secretary of State: Virtually every Arab country now genuinely wants to integrate Israel into the region to normalize relations.

Saudi Arabia clarifies:

'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.

Report:

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.

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.

Report:

Proposed deal: Palestinian state, normalization

Arab officials to propose a ceasefire and hostage release deal in which Israel will agree to 'irreversible steps' toward the foundation of a Palestinian state.

Saudi diplomat:

'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.

White House:

'Saudi Arabia still interested in normalization with Israel'

White House spokesperson: Saudis interested in normalization with Israel, but all sides are currently focused on the situation in Gaza.

Sources:

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.

Jason Greenblatt:

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.

Gallant responds to Ayatollah:

'Iran attempts to thwart normalization with idle threats'

Defense Minister responds to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's claim countries normalizing with Israel are 'betting on the wrong horse.'

Israeli, Saudi officals fear:

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.

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.

Blinken:

'Israeli-Saudi normalization would be transformative'

Secretary of State highlights profound impact an Israeli-Saudi deal would have, but acknowledges that "achieving it is not easy".

US official:

'Framework in place for Israeli-Saudi deal but nothing is final'

US National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby says compromises will be required to reach Israeli-Saudi normalization deal.

Poll:

Israelis favor Saudi deal, even at a cost of concessions to PA

Most respondents believe Lapid and Gantz should not join the government if Ben Gvir and Smotrich leave.

Report:

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.

Report:

US, Saudi officials discussing defense treaty

New York Times report: Mutual defense treaty a central component in efforts to get Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel.

Blinken:

'Palestinian issue will be part of Saudi normalization deal'

Secretary of State: Saudis told US that solving the Palestinian Arab issue is an important part of any normalization deal with Israel.

Amid normalization talks:

Israeli delegation visits Saudi Arabia for UNESCO conference

Israeli delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia to attend UNESCO conference on world heritage sites.

US official:

'Still much work to do on Israeli-Saudi normalization'

White House national security adviser says many elements of normalization are on the table but there is still much work to do.

Israel-Saudi normalization:

US official to meet with Palestinian delegation

WH Coordinator for the Middle East will discuss the PA's demands in return for Israel-Saudi normalization.

Egypt, Jordan, PA leaders discuss Israel-Saudi normalization

Possible normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia discussed in meeting between President Al-Sisi, King Abdullah II, and Abbas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Omani Foreign Minister:

'Israel ties won't be at the expense of the Palestinians'

Omani Foreign Minister stresses a Palestinian state would be a prerequisite for Oman to establish full 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'

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.

What would real normalization look like?

Just four simple suggestions. Will the PA and the rest of the Arab world consider them? Op-ed.

Following normalization deal:

Saudi delegation arrives in Iran

Saudi delegation arrives in Tehran to discuss reopening its diplomatic missions in the Islamic Republic.

Report:

Oman to discuss lifting boycott on Israel

The kingdom's religious council will discuss whether to change the clause which prohibits contact with Israeli bodies and individuals.

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.

Report:

Biden working on 'road map' for Saudi-Israel normalization

Officials say White House has been working on a “road map for normalization” between Israel and Saudi Arabia ahead of Biden visit.

Iraq approves:

Death penalty for normalization with Israel

Iraqi lawmakers pass bill criminalizing normalization of ties and any relations, including business ties, with Israel.

Report:

US negotiating deal among Saudis, Israelis and Egyptians

Biden administration quietly mediating deal that could be a first step on the road to normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

'Normalization with Saudi Arabia a matter of time'

Rabbi Steven Burg, CEO of Aish Global, tells i24NEWS: Saudis are fascinated by what is happening in Israel.

Iraqi bill: Death penalty for normalization with Israel

Iraqi parliament discussing a bill banning normalization of ties with Israel, with the punishment being death penalty or life imprisonment.