In 1947, Saudi Arabia voted against the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine, and currently does not recognize Israeli sovereignty. However, as of 2023, bilateral negotiations towards Israeli–Saudi normalization are ongoing, with the United States …

Sep 30, 2023 · Israel and Saudi Arabia are moving toward the outline of a historic US-brokered deal to normalize relations, the White House said on Friday.

2 days ago · But it is unlikely that Saudi Arabia—like other Arab states—would be eager to fight Israel’s battles. In fact, Saudi Arabia reportedly sought to reassure Iran of its neutrality in the Iran-Israel conflict. The Gaza Predicament The tragic situation in Gaza and what lies ahead further reduces the likelihood of a transformative normalization.

Jan 9, 2024 · Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UK says it is interested in normalising relations with Israel after the war in Gaza, but that any deal must lead to the creation of a Palestinian state.

Jan 15, 2024 · Despite three months of war that have left more than 23,000 Palestinians dead and the Arab world seething, Riyadh is signaling that a recognition of Israel could still be on the table.

Sep 21, 2023 · In exchange for normalising ties with Israel, Saudi Arabia - which positions itself as a leader in the Middle East and the Islamic world - is asking for major military support from the US,...

2 days ago · Saudi Arabia recognizes that defeating these elements is crucial to its own modernization.” Leiter, 65, was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and moved to Israel in 1978 at 18.

Sep 21, 2023 · Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince has said "every day we get closer" to normalising ties with Israel. A deal between the two powers would mark a huge regional shift.

Sep 6, 2023 · Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom's de facto ruler, needs to assuage his own public - historically opposed to Israel and deeply sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.

Sep 21, 2023 · Saudi Arabia willing to normalise relations with Israel in exchange for a US defence pact and civilian nuclear programme. Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, and Israeli...