Normalization

Israel needs a counter-subversion strategy - opinion

Hostile powers don’t invent a nation’s weaknesses; they find the ones it already has, fund them, give them prestige, and push them through the institutions that decide how a society sees itself. 

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.
 (L-R) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the backdrop of Syrian and Israeli flags (illustrative)

US believes Israel-Syria normalization chances before Knesset elections 'very slim,' source to Post

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

The moment for a Saudi peace initiative has arrived, but on new terms - opinion

A pro-Palestinian protester flies a "Free Palestine" flag an the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colodaro, May 14, 2024; illustrative.

Majority of young American adults 'active in Hamas resistance,' Khaled Mashaal claims


Sudanese leader's envoy visits Israel in secret normalization talks - report

According to the report, the envoy told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Al-Burhan wanted to finalize the normalization process between the two countries.

 SUDAN’S GENERAL Abdel Fattah al-Burhan salutes for the national anthem after landing in the military airport of Port Sudan on Sunday, on his first trip away from Khartoum since the internal conflict broke out.

Congress members push to strengthen Abraham Accords

The new initiative will help US diplomats become familiar with the promise and complexity of the Accords and other normalization agreements.

 THE US CAPITOL BUILDING in Washington: The first order of business should be the old business which Congress failed to finish last year; Congress and the Trump administration need to be more aggressive in addressing antisemitism, states the writer.

No talks of normalization between Israel and Lebanon, source tells 'Post'

"Just as Lebanon has claims regarding the borders, so do we. We will discuss these matters," an Israeli political source stated.

 Embroided flags of Israel and Lebanon (illustrative)

Israel looking to normalize relations with Lebanon - report

A political source told N12: "The discussions with Lebanon are part of a broad and comprehensive plan."

 Embroided flags of Israel and Lebanon (illustrative)

Saudi Arabia says no ties with Israel without Palestinian state

 Trump said on Tuesday the United States would take over the Gaza Strip after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere and develop it economically.

 SAUDI CROWN PRINCE Mohammed bin Salman attends a cabinet meeting in May. Only Saudi Arabia and the Arab world can convert, circumvent, or disempower rejectionist organizations like Hamas, the writer maintains.

Netanyahu may concede on West Bank annexation, favoring Saudi Arabia peace deal - exclusive

Israeli coalition officials told JPost they fear Netanyahu will concede on annexation efforts to push for a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

Saudi public opinion on normalization with Israel gradually shifting, research finds

The study examined hundreds of opinion articles and columns published in the Saudi English-language press over the past year.

 Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman attends a virtual cabinet meeting from his office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2024.

Saudi Arabia-Israel normalization contingent on Palestinian state, says former Saudi ambassador

Saudi Arabia's Prince Turki Al-Faisal stated that normalization with Israel will only happen after the establishment of a Palestinian state.

 Prince Turki al-Faisal of Saudi Arabia

MBS seeks US and Israeli assurances in Saudi deal amid fears of backlash - opinion

Saudi Crown Prince MBS demands US and Israeli commitments on a Palestinian state, citing security fears as he negotiates a historic deal.

 SAUDI CROWN PRINCE Mohammed bin Salman attends a cabinet meeting in May. Only Saudi Arabia and the Arab world can convert, circumvent, or disempower rejectionist organizations like Hamas, the writer maintains.

Secret meetings prove Israel, Saudi Arabia still want normalization amid war - opinion

An open process leading to a formal agreement that will bring normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia does not seem to be in the offing.

 PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas attends the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, earlier this year. The writer points out that the PA and Jordan were also invited to the Negev Forum in 2022, attended by Israel, the US, Egypt, Morocco, Bahrain, and the UAE.