"If we don't achieve this in the coming months - then the agreement will be postponed for several years," Netanyahu stated regarding the potential Saudi deal.
"The gaps can be bridged. It will take time. But there is progress," Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said of Israel-Saudi ties.
The crown prince is the kingdom's de facto leader.
Normalization of ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia could help stabilize the Middle East and benefit the United States.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich supports an agreement, and praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ability to bring about peace with Arab states.
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
The Israeli company "SolarEdge" and Saudi company "Ajlan & Bros" are cooperating with the aim of helping the Saudis reduce their dependence on oil.
Focusing on the daily steps towards or away from the normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia may be doing more harm than good. A longer-term perspective is needed.
Achieving Saudi-Israeli normalization will take years of positive contact between Israelis and Saudis in order to counteract decades of demonization.
Becoming a central force that is indispensable in building security and stability, regionally and internationally, Saudi Arabia recognizes the significance of its position.
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