Saudi israeli relations

Could Iran's Khamenei feel threatened enough to strike Israel? - analysis

Between domestic dysfunction and Middle East geopolitics, could the Islamic Republic use Israel to rally the nation?

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appears among his supporters for the first time since the Iran-Israel war, in Tehran, Iran. June 26, 2025.
A VOTER casts his ballot at a polling station in Kafr Manda, in the Knesset election in March 2021. The Saudis are interested in seeing a new government formed in Israel, even if it still includes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says the writer.

Israel’s road to peace with Saudi Arabia: A deal is imminent, but only after elections - opinion

 SAUDI FOREIGN Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud addresses the UN General Assembly in New York last month.

Trump 'understands very well' risks of West Bank annexation by Israel, Saudi says

 The United States’ comments that an expansion of the Abraham Accords is near has led to whispers Saudi Arabia could be next to sign an agreement with Israel.

Could Saudi Arabia be next piece of Abraham Accords puzzle? - analysis


Analysis: Bahrain hopes overtures to Israel and Jews will cover up human rights abuses

While one might be tempted to think that the king has undergone a spiritual conversion to Zionism, in fact the Bahraini posture cannot be detached from realpolitik considerations.

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (R) speaks to British Prime Minister Theresa May (L) during the first Gulf Cooporative Council's (GCC) " GCC British Summit", in Sakhir Palace Bahrain, December 7, 2016.

Did the Saudi Crown Prince make a covert visit to Israel?

As expected, news of the visit was not warmly welcomed by the Arab public.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gestures during a military parade

Saudi Arabia says king's contact with US helped ease Jerusalem tensions

King Salman contacted the US government and called for an end to restrictions on entry to the mosque, the statement said.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (L), Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef , and White House senior adviser Jared Kushner and his wife Ivanka Trump walk during a reception ceremony at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 20, 2017

Saudis block Israeli Arab website for coverage of 'normalization' with Israel

The 'Post' has learned that Saudi Arabia blocked access to the website Arab48 after it published articles that said the Saudis intended to normalize relations with the Jewish state.

A Saudi man sits at a computer [File]

Saudi prince promoted as heir to throne is hardliner on Iran

"He’s the architect of a series of steps bringing Saudi Arabia to be of one mind with Israel."

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman waves

Who opposes the Iranian regime and why?

Some of these groups are ethnic or religious based and have opposed the regime for decades.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iranian official: Severing ties with Qatar not a solution to crisis

Iranian authorities have criticized a rising alliance between Washington and Riyadh against Tehran.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani delivering a speech at Azadi Square in the capital of Iran ,  Tehran ,  during a ceremony to mark the 38th anniversary of the Islamic revolution.

Analysis: Upheaval in Gulf as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain sever Qatar ties

For Israel, the role of Qatar supporting Hamas has always been a thorn in the side.

A map of Qatar is seen in this picture illustration June 5, 2017

Cause for concern?

The US arms deal with Saudi Arabia is part of an effort to combat Tehran’s expansionism and does not pose a threat to Israel.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud walks with US President Donald Trump during a reception ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 20, 2017

Ministers concerned Saudi arms deal might blunt Israel's military edge

"Saudi Arabia is a hostile country and we must ensure that Israel’s qualitative military edge is preserved."

Members of Saudi security forces take part in a military parade