Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen said implementing further normalization deals could depend on the next president displaying continued "resolve" against Iran.
Although the UAE has a formidable and professional air force, the Saudis, despite having hundreds of billions of dollars in weapons, are at best a mediocre fighting force, not a match for Iran.
"There’s an alarming connection to the really destructive policies Israel is proposing and how much of it is being rubber stamped by this administration."
Immediate and farther neighbors are on a low simmer as violence spreads. All might lead the region to blow at any moment.
Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of manipulating the Israeli public.
Jubeir has rarely appeared in recent months during the unfolding crises, and appears to have been restrained by the Kingdom in responding.
Retired General John Abizaid has advocated close US-Israel ties as well as been outspoken about Iran’s nuclear program and Hezbollah.
The Jerusalem Post spoke to missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2007 on the sidelines of a Washington, DC event condemning antisemitism.
Khashoggi was opponent of Israeli-Saudi ties, said J’lem won’t protect region from Iran
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