Why Normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia Is Possible—and What’s Slowing It Down
A question of when, not if.
May 2, 2023
Why Normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia Is Possible—and What’s Slowing It Down
A question of when, not if.
Since returning to the prime minister’s office in December, Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear that making peace with Riyadh is high on his agenda. By contrast, explains Robert Satloff, although diplomatic relations with Jerusalem are something the kingdom’s rulers desire, normalizing relations with Israel is not their priority. Satloff also notes that the Saudis no longer face some of the obstacles that might have existed in the past:
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