Israel and saudi arabia

New Saudi F-35s can be first step to normalization, but Israel must be cautious - opinion

Israel must take a cautious approach to Saudi Arabia, not accepting it completely but understanding that peace will be much better than the current situation.

|ByMARK LAVIE/THE MEDIA LINE
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman waves as he departs following a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025.
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrives for meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, November 19, 2025.

Saudi normalization can transform Abraham Accords into more than just a prototype - editorial

For Israel, this is a once-in-a-generation opening to move from relative isolation to an embedded partnership with the Arab world’s most influential state.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Illustrative image of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

West Bank annexation could end Israeli normalization hopes, Saudi crown prince warns - KAN

This comes after a similar warning from the UAE, which stated that any annexation would be a red flag that could lead his country to exit the Abraham Accords.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (illustration)

Under the radar: Israeli cyber companies operating in Saudi Arabia

For years, relations have been woven between the two countries without a peace agreement. Business ties are ongoing, albeit on a very low back burner, and well below the media radar.

|ByASSAF GILEAD/GLOBES

Trump’s pick for Saudi Ambassador is expert on Hezbollah and Iran

Retired General John Abizaid has advocated close US-Israel ties as well as been outspoken about Iran’s nuclear program and Hezbollah.

NOVEMBER 15, 2018BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
US Army General John Abizaid, testifies to the Senate Armed Services Committee on the situation in Iraq during hearings on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 15, 2006

Khashoggi to 'Post' in 2007: Nakba no different than Holocaust

The Jerusalem Post spoke to missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2007 on the sidelines of a Washington, DC event condemning antisemitism.

OCTOBER 16, 2018ByURI BOLLAG, TOVAH LAZAROFF
Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi speaks at an event hosted by Middle East Monitor in London Britain, September 29, 2018. Picture taken September 29, 2018

How the missing Saudi writer could affect Israel

Khashoggi was opponent of Israeli-Saudi ties, said J’lem won’t protect region from Iran

OCTOBER 12, 2018BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A demonstrator holds picture of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a protest in front of Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, October 5, 2018

Voices from the Arab Press: Courting Israel will not bring stability to Saudi Arabia

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

MAY 12, 2018ByMEDIA LINE
IRANIAN SUPREME Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a speech during a ceremony marking the death anniversary of Islamic Republic founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in Tehran on June 4, 2017

Report: Egypt, Saudi Arabia urge Hamas to end 'Great March of Return' protests

Over 20,000 Gazans participated in Friday's protests, in which 10 people, including 2 minors and one journalist, were killed.

APRIL 7, 2018BySHOSHANA KRANISH, YASSER OKBI/MAARIV
Palestinian demonstrators during a protest on the Israel-Gaza border east of the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on April 6, 2018.

Former Qatari prime minister: Israelis have a right to live in their land

Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani joins an increasing number of Middle Eastern leaders expressing support for Israel's right to exist.

APRIL 5, 2018ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani speaks during a news conference at Wajbah Palace, in Doha March 5, 2013.

Our fair weathered Saudi friend

For now, we have a Saudi ally in the young crown prince. So long as no one in Israel loses his head, and no one in Saudi Arabia exploits the alliance to chop off Muhammad’s head.

APRIL 4, 2018ByCAROLINE B. GLICK
SAUDI CROWN Prince Mohammad bin Salman looks on as he meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in Riyadh last week

Saudis publicly oppose U.S. exiting Syria while Israel objects quietly

Saudi Arabia and Israel are trading places following Donald Trump's Syria withdrawal announcement.

APRIL 1, 2018ByHERB KEINON
A US military convoy is seen on the main road in Raqqa, Syria July 31, 2017.

Air India flight to Tel Aviv flies over Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia does not recognize Israel and the usage of its airspace for the route could reflect a thawing of ties between Israel and the Gulf Arab state, both close US allies.

MARCH 22, 2018ByREUTERS
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane lands at the Ben Gurion International airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, March 22, 2018.

Air India to inaugurate flights to Israel via Saudi Arabia

Air India will begin direct flights from Delhi to Tel Aviv via Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

MARCH 21, 2018ByHERB KEINON
An Air India Airbus A320neo plane takes off in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, December 13, 2017.