Israeli-Saudi Normalization

Smotrich claims Saudi Arabia denies Israeli tradition and heritage, doubling down on Riyadh row

During Monday's press conference, the finance minister hit out against Saudi Arabia once again, as well as Israelis who he said were "insulted" on the Saudis' behalf.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 27, 2025
FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich attends a Knesset Finance Committee meeting earlier this year. Ultimately, those who belittle Saudi Arabia are, in effect, belittling Israel’s own future in the region, the writer warns.

Camel criticism crisis: Smotrich's comments harm Israel, not Saudi Arabia - opinion

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Makor Rishon conference in Jerusalem, October 23, 2025

Smotrich tells Saudis to 'keep riding camels' over Palestinian state, later apologizes

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks with War Secretary Pete Hegseth as talks take place with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh in May. Trump appears to be moving additional pieces on the regional chess board, says the writer.

Trump's Gaza plan: Prelude to Saudi normalization? - opinion


Saudi royal source: Normalization with Israel possible with different gov't - N12

The Saudi royal source said that he believes that normalization with Israel will happen once Israel elects a new government. 

 US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman shake hands during a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.

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.

 Illustrative image of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

Normalization will secure Israel’s sovereignty - opinion

By taking the route of normalization, Israel will realize its long-awaited “total victory” in this war by defeating Iran and Hamas.

MK BOAZ BISMUTH, chair of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, presides over a committee meeting earlier this month. Bismuth and his ilk are doing a disservice to Israel and promoting a strategy that is anti-Zionist, the writer argues.

Normalization with Israel? Saudis need to make that choice, Haskel tells 'Post'

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Normalization with Saudi Arabia is possible even without a Palestinian state, Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel says.

 Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel sat with ‘The Jerusalem Post’ to discuss Palestinian statehood, the chance of peace with Saudi Arabia, and the wars in Gaza and with Iran.

Saudi Arabia's current priority is reaching permanent Gaza ceasefire, foreign minister says

Saudi's Foreign Minister also highlighted the need to return to diplomatic negotiations when it comes to Iran's nuclear program.

 Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud seen in Tehran, Iran, June 17, 2023

US strike reset Middle East, paves for Saudi-Israel pact, Lindsey Graham tells 'Post' - exclusive

Graham said he had already spoken to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who “made it very clear … Israel is not going to live this way anymore.”

 US Senator Lindsey Graham speaks outside the White House, in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2025.

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says Israel blocking Ramallah meeting proof of 'extremism'

On Saturday, Israel said it would not allow a planned meeting on Sunday that would have included ministers from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

 Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud seen in Tehran, Iran, June 17, 2023

From asset to liability: The strategic price of Israel’s messianic turn - opinion

Israel's renewed war in Gaza is a diplomatic liability that reduces Israeli influence over US foreign policy.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump walks ahead as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the White House last month. The American president has, for now, chosen to sideline Israel and its considerations in his foreign policy, the writer maintains.

Majority of Israelis support normalization with Saudi Arabia - poll

"This survey serves as an urgent wake-up call to the Israeli government: enough with political intransigence—get on board the regional train now," said the Coalition for Regional Security.

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

US-Saudi nuclear talks: Was Biden a better friend for Israel than Trump? - analysis

If talks do take place, the question arises: will the Trump administration consult with Israel about its red lines?

 (L-R) US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu see on top of Saudi Arabian, US, and Israeli flags (illustrative)

Over 100 Israeli business leaders call to advance peace talks with Arab states

Regional threats and Gaza’s future have spurred Israeli business leaders to push for renewed ties with Arab states, especially Saudi Arabia, to build a new Middle East order.

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