The possibility of Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel post-war has been discussed. Secretary Blinken reportedly delivered updated Saudi talking points, making normalization contingent on progress toward Palestinian statehood. There is a suggestion for Saudi to influence reform in the Palestinian Authority and deradicalize Gaza and the West Bank. The price for Israel in this normalization conversation is perceived to be higher post-war, with normalization emerging as leverage for post-war Gaza.
Saudi-Israel normalization emerges as leverage for post-war Gaza, @ElizHagedorn writes https://t.co/uJHECBYRri
Saudi Arabia wants normalization with Israel after the Gaza war (Business insider)
Saudi normalization still possible post-war, but price for Israel is higher – officials https://t.co/yKEChd1jVr . Click to read ⬇️
Analysis from @rich_goldberg: “There is a place in the normalization conversation for Saudi Arabia to use its political and economic influence to fundamentally reform the Palestinian Authority and deradicalize both Gaza and the West Bank.” https://t.co/34p4YpAsch
Corroboration from @BarakRavid that @SecBlinken delivered these "updated" Saudi talking points - making normalization contingent on movement toward Palestinian statehood - during his meeting yesterday w/@IsraeliPM. https://t.co/Cmo0hwLbL1 https://t.co/cPJgeJ4H8l