Saudi Arabia
It seems the kingdom is preparing to reap the political dividend of the war in Gaza in the wake of the Palestinian Authority’s rise at the expense of Hamas.
“Some people think that by forcing neighboring countries to normalize their ties [with Israel] the problem will be solved. They are wrong,” said the Iranian leader.
Riyadh hopes to generate bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate before a possible Trump re-election.
The only issue for Riyadh is the timing of the announcement, which could come as early as the next few weeks or after the U.S. presidential election.
“Hopefully the discussions can lead into a process towards reconciliation and peace,” the president of the World Economic Forum said.
The Saudis are reluctant to openly side with the United States and Israel absent a more concrete security arrangement with Washington, according to “The Wall Street Journal.”
The Arab states were initially hesitant to share the information, fearing Iranian reprisal, according to The Wall Street Journal.
“Iran is a nation that endorses terrorism, and the world should have curtailed it much earlier,” a member of the royal family told Hebrew media.
The Sunni regimes urged all parties to exercise “utmost restraint” after Tehran’s aerial assault on Israel.
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is scheduled to meet the Saudi ambassador to Washington in pursuit of an historic agreement.
Mark Dubowitz, head of the FDD thinktank, warns: There are nine months before Iran enters a new era of nuclear immunity.
The American diplomat spoke with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about recognizing the Jewish state.
