Ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Saudi Arabia is pushing for a defense pact with the United States and has indicated a willingness to formally recognize Israel if it commits politically to the establishment of a Palestinian state. This approach is seen as a strategic move to bring the U.S. back into regional affairs, particularly to counter Iran, and to facilitate an end to the conflict in Gaza. The potential agreement is considered the most substantial Arab commitment to peace in the Middle East in the last thirty years. However, the deal faces challenges, including Israel's lack of post-war planning and the need for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza. The Saudi foreign minister emphasized that Palestinians have a right to live in safety and dignity on their land.
"The key to ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a two-state solution, with a Palestinian state alongside Israel; the key to a two-state solution is the Saudi normalisation deal; the key to Saudi normalisation is ending the war in Gaza; and the key to ending the war in Gaza…
🇸🇦🇵🇸🚨‼️ “The Palestinians do not want to leave their land and we’re not going to encourage them or force them to leave their land. The Palestinians have a right to their land and they have a right to live in safety, security and dignity on their land.” — Saudi foreign minister https://t.co/VGs16syaCG
In Riyadh 🇸🇦 we met with HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman & FM Prince Faisal with a focus on regional peace & delivering a ceasefire in Gaza that is permanent & builds irreversible momentum towards the lasting solution of two secure & sovereign states; Israel & Palestine. https://t.co/XHdyMKa8cK
Saudi Arabia says its willing to make 'concessions on Palestinians' for a peace deal with Israel - https://t.co/7itFlU3Sjv
Saudis said not seeking concrete Israeli steps on Palestinian state to normalize ties https://t.co/uzchr7FAeK
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A deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia would mark the biggest Arab commitment to peace in the Middle East in three decades. It could help end the region’s agony—though two big obstacles stand in the way https://t.co/zeq0pjYlPO 👇
Report: Saudi Arabia won't insist Israel creates a Palestinian State 'They do not refer to the Palestinian issue as their first priority... They would like the U.S to be brought back to the region, and act against Iran... Israel is not Saudi's enemy,' says Prof. @uzi_rabi https://t.co/FRQ1QcZ3wB
Saudi Arabia open to Israeli commitment to Palestinian state for U.S. defense pact https://t.co/zbGaukJhwD
🇸🇦🇮🇱 SAUDI-ISRAELI DÉTENTE FOR PEACE Saudi Arabia reportedly has signaled readiness to accept Israeli commitments towards a Palestinian state, eyeing a defense pact with the US. Saudi officials have reportedly urged Washington to leverage its influence, seeking an end to the… https://t.co/WNqKbgcmIP
Opinion by David Ignatius: Saudi Arabia will probably normalize relations with Israel if it ends the Gaza conflict and commits to the eventual creation of a Palestinian state. Israel still doesn’t have coherent plans for the “day after” the war ends. https://t.co/YKr2e9Wo0X
#Report: Jerusalem Post: Saudi Arabia is willing to acknowledging Israel with a political commitment to establish a Palestinian state rather than formal agreement. For quick uptates on news essintials, follow @osint613 https://t.co/wGZ4DV4e5Y
Saudi Arabia would be willing to accept a political commitment from Israel to create a Palestinian state, rather than anything more binding, in order to recognize Israel. Read more >> https://t.co/UH4TQVmqIA
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