An open process leading to a formal agreement that will bring normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia does not seem to be in the offing.
Despite the Israel-Hamas war, efforts for Israel-Saudi normalization persist, driven by unchanged U.S. and Saudi motives.
The Saudi proposal opens up the path to recognition of Israel by other states in the Middle East and in the Muslim world.
As a preliminary component of the deal, Israel would have to agree to a complete ceasefire and Palestinian statehood.
Netanyahu must make tough decisions and take appropriate steps for the diplomatic and security development of Israel, the Middle East, and potentially the whole Western world.
“Unfortunately, this correction was not made on an old map that was presented to the prime minister moments before the start of an interview on French television," the PMO said.
If Egypt begins to turn on Israel due to the Rafah operation, it could have widespread effects.
Saudi Arabia may not publicly want Israel in Rafah, but Riyadh has been watching the war closely since October 7.
As part of the program, participants will also visit Poland where they will tour the Auschwitz concentration camp and participate in the March of the Living.
Normalization between the two countries had been planned but untimely sidelined after the breakout of the ongoing war.
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