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


Netanyahu chastises Cohen over Libya, as FM lands in Bahrain

Cohen went public last week about his meeting in Rome on August 26th with his Libyan counterpart Najla Mangoush.

 FOREIGN MINISTER Eli Cohen sits next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem in July.

As Iran-Saudi ties stay shaky, Israel should expand Abraham Accords - opinion

Amid the unstable Iran-Saudi alliance, Israel has an opportunity to continue expanding the Abraham Accords and sign an agreement with Saudi Arabia. 

 IRANIAN FOREIGN Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (right) and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, leave a news conference in Tehran, in June. The venue had to be changed due to a photo of Qassem Soleimani.

No territorial concessions to Palestinians for Saudi deal, Smotrich says

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed to not make any West Bank territorial concessions in exchange for ties with Saudi Arabia, instead vowing to strengthen settlements in the region.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen addressing the Knesset, on August 16, 2023.

Libyan foreign minister fired after meeting with Israel, fleeing country

Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush was initially suspended and referred for investigation after meeting with Foreign Minister Eli Cohen.

 Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush (left) and Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen

White House's Sullivan: Long way to Israel-Saudi peace

Sullivan's remarks come as the Biden administration has been negotiating with Saudi Arabia to limit Chinese influence in the Middle East.

 WHITE HOUSE National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan briefs the media in Washington. The US believes that creating a bridge between Saudi Arabia and Israel is important for American national security.

Israel opposes Saudi uranium enrichment - Prime Minister's Office

Yair Lapid warned that letting Saudi Arabia enrich uranium in exchange for normalization with Israel would endanger the security of the Jewish state.

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

Voices from the Arab press: Isn’t it time for real peace?

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

 SAUDI ARABIA’S Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greets Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last month.

Israel-Saudi normalization is Biden's diplomatic 'Hail Mary' - opinion

The Saudi-Israel track has the potential for far-reaching regional change. In reality, it is a multilateral package that would impose major demands on all sides but also provide major benefits.

 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken walks with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during a visit to Riyadh, in June.

Netanyahu fails to understand the Saudi, Islamic mindset for diplomacy - opinion

Numerous Israeli commentators assume that because both the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are Arab Gulf autocracies, the Saudi monarchy will follow the UAE’s path. This is wrong.

 SAUDI CROWN Prince Mohammed bin Salman would face considerable repercussions for recognition of Israel, says the writer.

Palestinians fear new Saudi envoy linked to normalization with Israel

The Saudi decision will make it difficult for the Palestinian leadership to condemn a normalization agreement with Israel.

 Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, is received by Deputy Amir of Makkah, Prince Badr Bin Sultan, as he arrives to attend the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2023