Netanyahu might well have seized the opportunity of his address on the world stage to defuse this matter among the others.
Washington could also sweeten any deal by designating Saudi Arabia a Major Non-NATO Ally, a status already given to Israel, the US source said.
The results provide insight into the multifaceted attitudes of the Saudi population toward Israel and its implications for potential future relations.
“A civil nuclear program is one thing, a military nuclear program is the other," said
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu added that he had also met with 20 heads of state who sought to strengthen their ties with Israel.
"The gaps can be bridged. It will take time. But there is progress," Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said of Israel-Saudi ties.
Covert methods can prevent Saudis from switching civilian nuke program to military.
Securing Palestinian approval is crucial as it would eliminate a significant obstacle, paving the way for substantive discussions aimed at a landmark agreement.
In Cyprus, Netanyahu focused on the economic benefits of such a deal explaining that it could create a new electricity coordinator that could link Europe with India via the Middle East.
The prime minister is committed to "making any deal with the Saudis possible, even at the price of toppling his own government," HaModia reported.
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