Israeli-Saudi Normalization

Saudi Arabia’s security needs expose limits of diplomacy, give Israel an opportunity - analysis

Bin Salman’s security strategy faces a major test as Houthi attacks expose alliance limits and highlight Israel’s intelligence and defense role.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs the inaugural session of the Shura Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 10, 2025
 An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

US approves possible F-35 Saudi deal despite Israeli push to link normalization, sale - analysis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could revive Israel-Saudi normalization efforts - analysis

 US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) attends a news conference a day after supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump occupied the Capitol building, in Washington, US January 7, 2021.

Graham aimed to reach Israel-Saudi normalization before end of year as prize for Iran war - report


October 7 couldn’t kill the Abraham Accords - opinion

The Gaza war posed a major challenge to the Abraham Accords Arab member states, many of whom have faced criticism from a slew of Arabs and Muslims for maintaining their relations with Israel.

 AFTER SIGNING the Abraham Accords, then-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the foreign ministers of Bahrain (left) and UAE display their copies as then-US president Donald Trump looks on, at the White House, September 15, 2020.

'Peace is inevitable': Israeli, Saudi experts share thoughts on normalization, Islamism

Two Saudi writers and one Israeli share their thoughts on Jerusalem-Riyadh normalization in an exclusive ‘Magazine’ interview.

 SAUDI CROWN PRINCE Mohammed bin Salman (MBS)’s portrait watches over traffic in Riyadh.

MBS seeks US and Israeli assurances in Saudi deal amid fears of backlash - opinion

Saudi Crown Prince MBS demands US and Israeli commitments on a Palestinian state, citing security fears as he negotiates a historic deal.

 SAUDI CROWN PRINCE Mohammed bin Salman attends a cabinet meeting in May. Only Saudi Arabia and the Arab world can convert, circumvent, or disempower rejectionist organizations like Hamas, the writer maintains.

MBS's life in danger over Israel-Saudi deal, Politico reporter speculates - report

MBS referenced this threat to explain why the Israel-Saudi deal must include an immediate pathway to Palestinian statehood.

 Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman attends a virtual cabinet meeting from his office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2024.

Netanyahu wants to advance a Saudi deal, diplomatic sources say

“Netanyahu is interested in advancing the agreement with Saudi Arabia - as soon as this becomes possible,” the source said.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Left) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Right)

Normalization with Saudi Arabia is a golden opportunity for Israel - opinion

Even if the Arab states’ motivation for peace with Israel remains unchanged, the cost-benefit considerations of these regimes are shifting.

 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken meets with foreign ministers from the Organization for Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League to discuss the future of Gaza, in Washington last December. The US wants to forge a new regional order, say the writers.

Pope Francis considering making trip to Israel

The Pope shared that he is considering visiting Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Jordan for the second time.

 Pope Francis greets people as he arrives for the weekly general audience at Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, June 19, 2024.

Israel-Saudi normalization on the table as part of new US defense treaty - WSJ

As a preliminary component of the deal, Israel would have to agree to a complete ceasefire and Palestinian statehood.

 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, in Jeddah, in March. Israeli decisions will shape the US regional defense alliance, and impact the weakening of Iran and global economic stability, says the writer.

'Two-states is a defeat for Hamas,' US envoy Lew says, touting Saudi deal - interview

US Ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew, spoke to The Jerusalem Post about the recent state of diplomacy amid the war, and what it might mean for the future of Israel-Saudi relations.

 Jack Lew, US ambassador to Israel, at a rally in Tel Aviv, May 18, 2024.

Blinken says US-Saudi pacts could be 'weeks away' from completion

As Washington works on restoring calm in Gaza through a hostage deal that would achieve a ceasefire, Blinken said, a moment of choice was approaching for Israel.

 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken meets with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, last month.