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News and updates about Saudi Arabia

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.

Netanyahu considering agreeing to Saudi uranium enrichment

Saudi Crown Prince:

'Saudi Arabia, Israel move closer to normalization every day'

Crown Prince speaks to US media on possibility of a normalization deal with Israel: We can work with Israel, no matter who is in charge.

'Saudi Arabia, Israel move closer to normalization every day'

Henry Kissinger:

'I'm worried about the concessions to the Saudis'

Former US Sec. of State discussed negotiations between the US and Saudi Arabia, the political situation in Israel, and the Yom Kippur War.

'I'm worried about the concessions to the Saudis'

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.

US, Saudi officials discussing defense treaty

Message to Israel?

Saudi FM: The two-state solution must return to the forefront

Saudi foreign minister says there will be no solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict without an independent Palestinian state.

Saudi FM: The two-state solution must return to the forefront

Israel still listed as 'Palestine' in updated Saudi map

A notable change in the new map is that the Red Sea islands of Tiran and Sanafir are officially included within the borders of Saudi Arabia.

Israel still listed as 'Palestine' in updated Saudi map

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.

'Palestinian issue will be part of Saudi normalization deal'

Smotrich responds to NSC head:

'I don't know who he represents'

Minister Smotrich responds to Hanegbi's statement that talks are underway with the PA on concessions as part of a deal with Saudi Arabia.

'I don't know who he represents'

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.

Israeli delegation visits Saudi Arabia for UNESCO conference

US agrees:

Economic corridor - even without Israel-Saudi normalization

Diplomatic source says economic corridor will move forward even if there are no normalization agreements between Israel, Saudi Arabia.

Economic corridor - even without Israel-Saudi normalization

Lindsey Graham:

'I urged Trump to support Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization'

Sen. Lindsey Graham tells Axios he urged former President to support the mega-deal that Biden is negotiating with Saudi Arabia.

'I urged Trump to support Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization'

Arab source:

US asked for no preconditions on Israel-Saudi Arabia relations

US wants talks on normalization between Saudi Arabia, Israel, with no preconditions from the Palestinian Authority, source says.

US asked for no preconditions on Israel-Saudi Arabia relations

Netanyahu:

'Opportunity to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia'

At three-way summit in Cyprus, Israel's PM Netanyahu notes importance of opportunity to normalize relations between Israel, Saudi Arabia.

'Opportunity to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia'

WSJ and Hamodia's radically different take on Saudi Deal

How two opposing media predict concessions and Netanyahu's plans. Two worlds. Op-ed.

WSJ and Hamodia's radically different take on Saudi Deal

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.

US official to meet with Palestinian delegation

In return for normalization:

PA presents Saudis with long list of demands

Among the demands: transferring parts of Israeli-controlled land to PA, and US and Saudi consulates in Jerusalem.

PA presents Saudis with long list of demands

Foreign Minister Cohen to INN:

'Agreement with Saudi Arabia - in the next six months'

Cohen comments on uproar following his meeting with the Libyan minister: We are working to break through and bring diplomatic achievements.

'Agreement with Saudi Arabia - in the next six months'

Report:

Saudi Arabia offering to resume financial support to PA

The move is a sign that the kingdom is making a serious effort to establish diplomatic relations with Israel.

Saudi Arabia offering to resume financial support to PA

Key outcomes of the Jeddah Summit

The Jeddah meeting marks a significant strategic milestone that reflects Saudi Arabia’s new direction. Op-ed.

Key outcomes of the Jeddah Summit

Netanyahu to Saudia Arabia:

'I appreciate the warm attitude to the Israeli passengers'

Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked the Saudi authorities for their treatment of a group of Israelis stranded in Saudi Arabia.

'I appreciate the warm attitude to the Israeli passengers'

Israeli who landed in Saudi Arabia: 'We were in shock'

Emanuel Carmel, an Israeli on the flight that landed in Saudi Arabia, tells about the unexpected end to her trip.

Israeli who landed in Saudi Arabia: 'We were in shock'

Rescue flight departs to return Israelis from Saudi Arabia

A special flight has been sent to extract the Israeli passengers stranded in Saudi Arabia by a technical fault in their plane.

Rescue flight departs to return Israelis from Saudi Arabia

Due to technical malfunction:

Plane with 128 Israelis on board forced to land in Saudi Arabia

Flight from Seychelles to Israel forced to land in Jeddah over malfunction. The passengers will spend the night in Saudi Arabia.

Plane with 128 Israelis on board forced to land in Saudi Arabia

Report:

PA delegation to travel to Saudi Arabia amid normalization talks

The Palestinian Authority will send a delegation to Riyadh to confirm that Israel will make concessions as part of the deal.

PA delegation to travel to Saudi Arabia amid normalization talks

US to Israel:

'Deal with Saudis must include concessions to PA'

Biden administration told Israeli government it would have to make significant concessions as part of any deal with Saudi Arabia.

'Deal with Saudis must include concessions to PA'

Jake Sullivan: No deal with Saudi Arabia in sight

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan commented that there is no imminent US-Israel-Saudi Arabia deal to be expected.

Jake Sullivan: No deal with Saudi Arabia in sight

NGO report:

Saudis killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants on border

According to the report by Human Rights Watch, Saudi border guards fired on migrants at the Yemeni border with guns and explosives.

Saudis killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants on border

PM's office:

'Israel will not agree to neighbors having a nuclear program'

Prime Minister's Office issues clarification after Dermer hints Israel would accept a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia.

'Israel will not agree to neighbors having a nuclear program'

Iran's Foreign Minister meets Saudi Crown Prince

This is the first time that a senior Iranian official has met MBS.

Iran's Foreign Minister meets Saudi Crown Prince

Iranian FM in Saudi Arabia:

'We continue to support Palestine'

Iranian Foreign Minister visits Saudi Arabia, says Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict is "the most important issue in the Islamic world."

'We continue to support Palestine'

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.

'We will not allow anyone to open a consulate for the PA'

Danny Danon: Our enemies are preparing for the next conflict

'We are at the height of a crisis, we can't ignore that, and there's harm to every system,' Likud's MK Danny Danon says.

Danny Danon: Our enemies are preparing for the next conflict

Time for MBS to show courage and think out of the box

Itr is high time for MBS to come clean on Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution. Op-ed.

Time for MBS to show courage and think out of the box

Foreign Minister:

'Israel won't allow Saudi consulate for PA in Jerusalem'

Minister Eli Cohen dismisses importance of appointment of first Saudi ambassador to the PA amidst ongoing normalization talks/

'Israel won't allow Saudi consulate for PA in Jerusalem'

In first:

Saudi ambassador to visit Palestinian Authority and Jerusalem

Nayef Al-Sudairi is appointed Saudi Arabia's non-resident ambassador to Palestinian Authority, non-resident consul to Jerusalem.

Saudi ambassador to visit Palestinian Authority and Jerusalem

Minister Dermer to visit Washington, discuss Saudi Arabia deal

Netanyahu sending Strategic Affairs Minister to talks in Washington about Biden administration's push for a mega-deal with Saudi Arabia.

Minister Dermer to visit Washington, discuss Saudi Arabia deal

What deal are the Americans and Saudis negotiating?

If Washington wants to be the superpower in the region, it needs to provide its allies, Israel and Saudi Arabia, with guarantees. Op-ed.

What deal are the Americans and Saudis negotiating?

Foreign Minister Cohen:

'Normalization with Saudi Arabia just a matter of time'

According to Cohen, American, Saudi, and Israeli interests have become one.' He agrees with the assumption a deal would come in 9-12 months.

'Normalization with Saudi Arabia just a matter of time'

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.

US, Saudis agree on broad outiline for deal with Israel

Netanyahu:

'We're about to see history with Saudi Arabia, bet on it'

PM tells Bloomberg he is confident in peace talks with Saudi Arabia, Palestinian issue has little relevance to the talks.

'We're about to see history with Saudi Arabia, bet on it'

Arab countries ban travel to Lebanon due to Palestinian violence

The UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and others warn citizens not to travel to Lebanon amid clashes between Palestinian factions in Sidon.

Arab countries ban travel to Lebanon due to Palestinian violence

Foreign Minister:

'Palestinians not an obstacle to Israel-Saudi peace'

Minister Eli Cohen tells Arabic newspaper a visit by his Saudi counterpart to Israel would be a "day of celebration."

'Palestinians not an obstacle to Israel-Saudi peace'

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation and European submission

OIC: strategy:"The Ummah began with one person, the Prophet. The success of a Muslim minority is to one day become a majority." Op-ed.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation and European submission

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.

'We want significant steps on normalization'

The Mossad Spymaster, analyzing relations with Saudi Arabia

The strengthening peace in the Middle East is the mullahs' funeral.Op-ed.

The Mossad Spymaster, analyzing relations with Saudi Arabia

This is what Israel should offer Saudi Arabia

Rapprochement between Israel and Saudi Arabia could have serious consequences - but perhaps there is another way. Op-ed.

This is what Israel should offer Saudi Arabia

Sovereignty Movement to PM:

'Delaying Sovereignty would be a disaster'

Movement reached out to Prime Minister due to reports of a potential agreement with Saudis that would involve a delay of sovereignty.

'Delaying Sovereignty would be a disaster'

The 'Two-State Solution' is the elephant in the room

A Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine is the key to a Saudi-Israel peace. Op-ed.

The 'Two-State Solution' is the elephant in the room

Opposition MK:

'No agreement with Saudi Arabia during this government's term'

Coalition 'barely able to control Ben Gvir and his band,' yesh Atid's MK Merav Ben Ari says.

'No agreement with Saudi Arabia during this government's term'

Report:

Mossad chief secretly met with US officials in Washington

US officials confirmed that David Barnea met with Jake Sullivan and other officials to discuss normalization and other regional issues.

Mossad chief secretly met with US officials in Washington

Normalization with Saudi Arabia?

Israel won't apply sovereignty for another four years

'Netanyahu won't change his position on the Palestinian issue for an agreement with Saudi Arabia,' Israeli source says.

Israel won't apply sovereignty for another four years

Netanyahu:

'Even Nasrallah knows it's not worth it to put us to the test'

PM says govt. making efforts to reach agreements with opposition on judicial reform, expresses optimism on prospect of Saudi normalization.

'Even Nasrallah knows it's not worth it to put us to the test'

Report:

US seeking unity govt. to push for Saudi normalization

NYT reports that Biden Administration checking whether Israel's opposition parties would work with govt. to achieve normalization deal.

US seeking unity govt. to push for Saudi normalization

President Biden confirms possible Saudi-Israel accord

President Biden told donors that 'there may be progress between Israel and Saudi Arabia.'

President Biden confirms possible Saudi-Israel accord

Biden:

'A deal may be on the way with Saudi Arabia'

President does not provide further details, but comments follow report that he gave green light to promote Saudi-Israeli normalization deal.

'A deal may be on the way with Saudi Arabia'

Thomas Friedman:

Biden approves push for Israel-Saudi accord

NYT columnist reports Biden admin seriously examining Saudi demands in exchange for a normalization deal with Israel.

Biden approves push for Israel-Saudi accord

Jordan, Saudi Arabia, speak out against Temple Mount visits

Jordan's Foreign Ministry warns of 'dangerous consequences in allowing extremists to visit Temple Mount.'

Jordan, Saudi Arabia, speak out against Temple Mount visits

Saudi fighter jet crashes killing crew

The F-15SA crashed during a training mission in southwestern Saudi Arabia.

Saudi fighter jet crashes killing crew

UK invites Saudi Crown Prince for official visit

Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman's visit would be his first to Britain since before the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

UK invites Saudi Crown Prince for official visit

Saudi report: Lebanon wants to draw the border with Israel

In a meeting between the commander of UNIFIL & the PM of Lebanon, Najib Mikati proposed to start a procedure for marking the border.

Saudi report: Lebanon wants to draw the border with Israel