Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia stoked Israeli hopes of warming ties between the two countries, with its decision to open its skies to Israeli planes.
The incident in Mecca needs to be used for education. While Israel wants to have normal relations with the Islamic world, there is also much to learn about this new relationship.
"While this opening has long been discussed, now, thanks to months of steady diplomacy between my administration and Saudi Arabia, it is finally a reality," the president said.
The foreign ministers of Israel, Saudi Arabia and other countries discussed the Omicron variant, coordinating a global response, and accelerating efforts to combat COVID-19.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit the various Gulf States for salvaging a nuclear pact between Iran and the West.
Prime Minister to make first visit to UAE since peace agreement.
"These invitations will go out shortly. We are hopeful they will accept them."
Aides said the Crown Prince would prefer to save such a deal for the incoming administration.
Hamas, Islamic Jihad outraged by Netanyahu visit
Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen said implementing further normalization deals could depend on the next president displaying continued "resolve" against Iran.
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