Israeli-Saudi Normalization
The moment for a Saudi peace initiative has arrived, but on new terms - opinion
As the region’s most influential Arab and Muslim state, Saudi Arabia's choices will shape the trajectory of normalization far beyond its own borders.
Even with Gulf on edge, negotiations stalling, experts say peace with Israel 'possible' - analysis
From scuds to solidarity: Israel and the Sunni world - opinion
Saudi Arabia can't have peace with Israel and reject Jewish sovereignty - opinion
Where is Mohammed bin Salman’s mother? And why does it matter for Israel? - opinion
In dynastic cultures, legitimacy is performed through spectacular acts offered to the maternal witness.
Saudi normalization with Israel: Is it farther than ever? - opinion
Riyadh calculates that public alignment with Israel, especially after years of inflammatory imagery from Gaza, is no longer urgent.
Between PA and Turkey, Gaza’s peacekeeping future could reshape Israel’s borders - analysis
If the endless number of scenarios and choices for who would run a Gaza International Stabilization Force (ISF) have come down to this stark choice, why is there no clear public debate about it?
Normalization with Saudi Arabia cannot begin while Mecca broadcasts antisemitic hate - editorial
In a weekly sermon delivered at Mecca two days before the Bondi Beach terror attack the preacher called on God to punish the Jews and portrayed Israel as a cruel “Zionist enemy."
‘Which model for the Middle East?’: Trump and MBS bet on a Saudi-centered order - analysis
As Washington recalibrates and regional powers realign, Riyadh pushes a vision that could redefine Middle Eastern geopolitics
Israel’s road to peace with Saudi Arabia: A deal is imminent, but only after elections - opinion
The peace agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia is more or less written, and the only remaining question is timing.
Trump unlikely to approve F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia, but could still change mind - report
The potential sale of the fighter jets to Saudi Arabia had raised concerns about Israel's ability to maintain its qualitative military edge in the region.
Trump aims for Middle East recalibration with Syria, Saudi Arabia at the center - analysis
US President Donald Trump met Syrian and Saudi Arabian leaders, two key players in his plan for peace in the Middle East.
Before talks with Trump, Saudi Arabia doubles down on terms for Israel ties - analysis
With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu staunchly opposed to Palestinian statehood, Saudi Arabia sees no immediate prospect to satisfy Trump’s demand that it normalize ties with Israel.
Israel must carefully consider how to preserve its role within the US-Saudi 'triangle' - opinion
Saudi Arabia is a key state, because of its political, religious, and economic weight, as well as its centrality to the Iranian and Palestinian issues.