Arab security chiefs talk PA rule in Gaza at Riyadh summit The summit reportedly explored ways a "revitalized" Palestinian Authority could play a role in the Strip after the war with Hamas ends. Akiva Van Koningsveld Jan. 29, 2024
Normalization ‘remains on the table,’ Saudi minister says Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih also announced that Riyadh will host three summits on the Hamas war. Nov. 8, 2023
Israeli officials make first public appearance in Riyadh The delegation is in the kingdom for a UNESCO meeting. Sept. 11, 2023
Commercial flight to Israel crosses Saudi airspace for first time since Riyadh opened skies to ‘all carriers’ A flight operated by Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong to Tel Aviv became the first commercial plane to traverse the kingdom en route to the Jewish state since the Gulf nation opened its airspace. Aug. 4, 2022
Partisans can’t accept Biden is pro-Israel The best indication the U.S. president’s trip was a success was the praise he received in Israel compared to the protests and grumbling from the Palestinians and their supporters. Mitchell Bard July 20, 2022
The fatal contradictions of Biden’s Middle East trip The tour will focus on better relations with the Saudis and increasing the supply of oil. But these scorned allies have no reason to trust an administration determined to appease Iran. Jonathan S. Tobin June 20, 2022
Rapprochement between Israel and Saudi Arabia expected to deepen, regardless of Biden visit “This is not a breakthrough, but another stage in the tightening relationship between the two countries,” said Michal Yaari, an expert on the Arab Gulf states. Israel Kasnett June 20, 2022
Following in Egypt’s footsteps This is a Saudi Arabia we have yet to encounter—one that dares to openly express a position that differs from that of the general Arab position, and one that is music to Israeli ears. Itzhak Levanon Dec. 12, 2018