Saudi Arabia

Iran Saudi Arabia

Saudi Crown Prince Meets Iran’s Foreign Minister as Relations Thaw

It was the highest-level of talks since the countries reconciled in March after years of bitter rivalry.

August 20, 2023

Rabbi Jacob Yisrael Herzog

Journey of Faith: Meet Saudi Arabia’s First Rabbi!

Rabbi Yaakov Israel Herzog shares his remarkable journey in establishing the inaugural Chabad house in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to serving the expanding community of Jewish expatriates.

August 15, 2023

Saudi Arabia Israel

WATCH: Is This the Key Barrier to Normalizing Relations with Saudi Arabia?

The Palestinian issue might not be the biggest obstacle to normalization with Saudi Arabia.

August 14, 2023

US, Israel, Saudi Arabia

What Deal are the Americans and Saudis Negotiating?

If Washington wants to maintain its position as the superpower in the region, it needs to provide its spurned regional allies, Israel and Saudi Arabia, with certain guarantees.

August 10, 2023

South Korea Israel

Israeli Foreign Minister Looks to South Korea for ‘Model for Middle East Peace’

Minister Eli Cohen proposes a defense pact between US and Gulf states, similar to what US has with South Korea, that would "make individual  nuclear ambitions unnecessary."

August 9, 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu

Peace with Saudi Arabia Soon? ‘I’d Bet on It,’ Says Netanyahu

“I think that we are about to witness a pivot of history,” Israeli Prime Minister says.

August 7, 2023

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen

Palestinians Not an Impediment to Deal with Saudis, Israeli FM Says

Iran is "like a cancer that destroys every country it gets involved in," Minister Cohen tells Saudi media.

August 6, 2023

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen

Israeli Foreign Minister: Saudi Deal ‘Closer than Ever’

The window for a deal will be open until around March, said Eli Cohen • Likud MK Yuli Edelstein: It's "too early" to talk about an agreement.

August 1, 2023

Biden

Biden Says Israel-Saudi Normalization ‘Maybe Under Way’

Biden's remarks came as U.S, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan was in Jeddah pressing for Saudi Arabia to joint the Abraham Accords.

July 30, 2023

Israeli flag

Historic: Israeli National Anthem Played at Saudi Arabian eSports Tournament

Israeli team participating in world finals for FIFA soccer videogame was greeted at the opening ceremony in Riyadh with the playing of 'Hatikvah.'

July 12, 2023

Saudi ambassador to the United States Princess Reema Bint Bandar

Promising Signals? Saudi Arabia Ambassador Calls for Unity and Integration with Israel

Saudi Arabia's U.S. envoy expressed the kingdom's desire for "unity, integration" with Israel.

June 28, 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu

‘We’re Not the Belgians in Congo – This is Our Country,’ Netanyahu Tells Foreign Media

Israeli prime minister slams claim settlements contravene international law. 'There's never been an international decision that says Jews cannot live in Judea.'

June 11, 2023

Israel and Saudi Arabia

Israel-Gulf Rail Link Awaits Saudi Normalization

The 'Tracks for Regional Peace' plan would link the Arabian Peninsula to Haifa Port with a railway running through Jordan.

May 29, 2023

Switzerland Davos Forum

Biden Makes Demands of Israel to Gain US Support for Saudi-Israel Peace

Washington is demanding Israel shelve judicial reforms and restart peace talks with the Palestinians in exchange for advancing normalization efforts, according to reports.

May 24, 2023

Saudi Arabia Israel

WATCH: Direct Flights to Saudi Arabia Coming Soon?

Israel remains optimistic about repairing relations with Saudi Arabia, anticipating direct flights between the two countries.

May 7, 2023

Riyadh

Jewish Life in Saudi Arabia? ‘No Reason it Shouldn’t Work,’ Says Country’s First Chabad Rabbi

Rabbi Yaakov Israel Herzog says he has hosted hundreds of tourists since opening Saudi Arabia's first Chabad House about a year ago.

May 7, 2023

Netanyahu

Netanyahu Warns Saudi Arabia as Kingdom Renews Ties with Tehran

'Those who partner with Iran, partner with misery. Look at Lebanon. Look at Yemen. Look at Syria. Look at Iraq,' says Israeli prime minister.

April 20, 2023

Abbas in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

PA Chief Abbas, Senior Hamas Officials in Saudi Arabia

Hamas-Riyadh rapprochement talks look to be in the cards.

April 19, 2023

Ismail Haniyeh

Hamas Delegation to Saudi Arabia Hopes to Restore Ties

The current visit follows Saudi Arabia and Iran’s announcement during talks hosted by China of the reestablishment of diplomatic ties.

April 16, 2023

Israel and Saudi Arabia flags

Saudi Journalist Visiting Israel Implies Kingdom Wants Role in Jerusalem’s Holy Sites

'Settlement of the Al Aqsa issue is a key condition for the establishment of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia,' says journalist during conference in Jerusalem.

April 2, 2023

El Al flight

El Al To Launch Direct Flights to India Through Saudi Skies

Israel’s national airline announces plans for direct flights to India over Saudi airspace starting in October.

March 23, 2023

After Saudis, Iran Targets Israeli Ally Bahrain for Rapprochement

Iran seeks to restore ties with one of Israel's Abraham Accord allies after Tehran struck a deal with Saudi Arabia.

March 14, 2023

Hamas terrorist organization leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Hamas Welcomes Iran’s Renewed Ties with Saudis

The Palestinian terror group released a statement cheering the restoration of ties between the Iran and Saudi Arabia.

March 12, 2023

APTOPIX Trump US Mideast

‘GOOD NEWS FROM JERUSALEM’: Powerful Arab Country Will Make Peace with Israel

'It’s just a matter of time before courageous leaders step out of the shadows and full peace is achieved between all the children of Abraham.'

December 8, 2022

Israel Saudi Arabia

WATCH: Saudi Official Says Ties with Israel a ‘Matter of Time’

A Saudi official says normalization with Israel is only a 'matter of time.'

December 7, 2022

Netanyahu

SURPRISE: There’s Actually One Thing on Which Netanyahu and Terror-Supporting MK Tibi Agree

Bibi and Tibi both took to Twitter to congratulate Saudi Arabia on winning a match with Argentina at the FIFA World Cup.

November 24, 2022

Saudi investement

Israel Will ‘Achieve Peace with Saudi Arabia’: Netanyahu

Former Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu said the 'big prize' is 'peace with Saudi Arabia,' which he 'intend[s] to achieve if [he goes] back into office.'

October 24, 2022

Mohammed Saud

Saudi Social-media Influencer: ‘Hope our Nation Will Sign a Peace Treaty with Israel’

'Slowly, the country is becoming more open to different viewpoints, and people are starting to accept the fact that Jews are not our enemies,' says Mohammed Saud.

August 11, 2022

terrorist rocket

Saudi Arabia, UAE Criticize Palestinian Islamic Jihad Rocket Attacks on Israel

They questioned why the Gaza-based terror group was acting for the benefit of Iranian interests, arguing that the conflict erupted due to Iran’s desire to expedite nuclear talks in Vienna.

August 11, 2022

Nikki Haley in Israel

Arab World Needs Israel, Israel Doesn’t Need Them: Nikki Haley

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley told JNS that the U.S. must have Israel’s back if a strike on Iran is deemed necessary.

July 20, 2022

Saudi flights

Saudis May Allow Israeli Flights to Cross Airspace

Move would be an important step towards normalization of Israeli-Saudi ties.

July 14, 2022

Loay Alshareef

WATCH: Thousands of Jews Already Live in Saudi Arabia, Says Activist

Saudi activist named Loay Alshareef talks about the community and its history as well as what it's like for Jewish people vising the country.

July 13, 2022

Israel Saudi Arabia

Enact Religious Edict Approving Ties with Israel, Says Saudi Professor

Intellectuals, journalists and social media activists in Saudi Arabia directly criticize the Palestinians for not adopting a realistic policy conducive to resolving the conflict with Israel.

July 10, 2022

Iran Fumes Over Israel’s Air Defense Pact with Arab States

Israel's defense minister said the pact 'has already thwarted Iranian attempts to challenge Israel and other countries in the Middle East.'

July 10, 2022

Saudi Arabia

‘Profound Change’: An Israeli Reporter’s Eye-Opening Visit to Saudi Arabia

Senior Israel Hayom journalist Yoav Limor visits Saudi Arabia.

July 5, 2022

Iron Beam

Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Could Help Saudis Confront Iran: Report

Israel will reportedly ask the U.S. to approve sending its cutting-edge air defense laser to Saudi Arabia.

June 28, 2022

Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Crown Prince Returns to World Stage, Upgrade in Israel Relations Expected

What does the return of MBS mean, and will it have repercussions for Israel?

June 23, 2022

US, Israel, Saudi Arabia

Israel-Saudi Ties Will Deepen, With or Without Biden Visit

'This is not a breakthrough, but another stage in the tightening relationship between the two countries,' said Michal Yaari, an expert on the Arab Gulf states.

June 21, 2022

Riyadh

WATCH: Are Saudi Arabia and Israel Nearing a Peace Deal?

How likely is it that Saudi Arabia will join the Abraham Accords?

June 7, 2022

Mohammed bin Salman

WATCH: ‘Nobody is Waiting for the Palestinians,’ Says Saudi Journalist

According to reports, the US is secretly facilitating an agreement between Egypt and Saudi Arabia that might pave the way for the Saudis to normalize ties with Israel.

May 25, 2022

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