To Make Peace with Saudi Arabia Possible, Israel Needs a Decisive Victory against Hamas
Riyadh has no interest in normalization with a weak Jewish state.
October 27, 2023
Riyadh has no interest in normalization with a weak Jewish state.
The Iran problem is also at the heart of whether the Israel-Hamas war will torpedo normalization between Jerusalem and Riyadh. While there is reason to believe that the terrorists launched their assault with that goal in mind, John Hannah and Blaise Misztal don’t believe it is an inevitable outcome. The Saudi crown prince, Mohammad bin Salman (known as MBS) has indeed halted the normalization process, but he might also resume it after the fighting ends:
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Login or SubscribeRiyadh has no interest in normalization with a weak Jewish state.
Unlike the Nazis, Hamas sought to publicize its deeds.
“Jews should definitely avoid the area.”
Separation, pluralism, and coercion.
The contradictions of Shechem.