Saudi arabia and israel

Trump's push for Israel-Saudi relations faces obstacles amid elections, Houthi attacks - analysis

As Houthi attacks pressure Riyadh, Israel and US elections complicate Washington’s normalization ambitions, while Saudi public opinion and demands for Palestinian statehood remain obstacles.

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman hold hands during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs the inaugural session of the Shura Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 10, 2025

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

 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

The 2020 Abraham Accords demonstrated what American and Israeli strength and innovation can produce when both are applied with confidence.

On This Day: Israel, UAE, Bahrain sign Abraham Accords in notable Arab normalization agreement


White House's Sullivan to travel to Saudi Arabia this weekend

Oil production cuts by Saudi-led OPEC+ and differences between the United States and Saudi Arabia over the 2018 death of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi have damaged ties.

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan speaks to reporters during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, July 11, 2022.

Mega pastor: If Trump re-elected, Saudis will normalize Israel ties

Pastor Robert Jeffress is a recipient of the Friends of Zion Award.

 Dr. Robert Jeffress (center) receives the Friends of Zion Award.

Israel says it is discussing possible direct Haj flights to Saudi Arabia

Muslims from Israel and the Palestinian territories currently travel to Mecca through third-party countries, which can spell additional expense and bother.

 An airplane takes off from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands June 16, 2022

Iran's partners face misery, Netanyahu says as Riyadh mends Tehran ties

Netanyahu spoke as Iran has restored its diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia and invited the country’s king to visit Teheran.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks about the strikes and protests against the judicial reform

How Israel can benefit from Iran and Saudi Arabia's deal

REGIONAL AFFAIRS: Saudi Arabia could bring a calm to the region and slow threats to Israel's national security

 A NEWSPAPER with a cover picture of the flag of Iran and Saudi Arabia, is seen in Tehran last weekend.

Israel's judicial instability is causing challenges in the Gulf

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Bahrain, which recently established warm ties with Israel, is already showing concern over Israel's stability because of the judicial reform and the thawing Saudi-Iran relations

 THE OPENING ceremony at Stand-Up Nation Central’s Connect2Innovate conference in Manama, Bahrain, this week.

Could the Saudi-Iranian deal lead to peace with Israel? - opinion

Saudi Arabia’s appointment of a new information (media) minister hinted that the kingdom was getting closer to bilateral peace with Israel.

 IRAN’S SUPREME National Security Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani speaks with Saudi Minister of State and National Security Adviser Musaad bin Mohammed Al Aiban, in Beijing, last Friday.

Letters to the Editor March 15, 2023: Reform can wait

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Strength of Israel’s ties to Gulf states will impact Saudi receptiveness

While Israel’s economic relations with the UAE have taken off since the signing of the Abraham Accords, the pace with Bahrain has been slower.

 Flags of Saudi Arabia and Israel stand together in a kitchen staging area as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds meetings at the State Department in Washington, US, October 14, 2021.

New diplomatic era in Middle East in wake of Iran-Saudi rapprochement - analysis

It remains to be seen if the new ties with Iran will actually bring change. In the past many countries tried similar with Tehran and Tehran didn’t change its behavior

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani talks with Minister of State and national security adviser of Saudi Arabia Musaad bin Mohammed Al Aiban during a meeting in Beijing, China March 10, 2023