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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 652

Israel-Saudi Arabia relations

Saudi journalist Abdulaziz Alkhamis attends a meeting of a Knesset lobby for advancing regional security, at the Knesset in Jerusalem on July 9, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 9, 2025, 7:25 pm
Saudi, Syrian figures visit Knesset to talk up chances for normalization
Syrian activist Shadi Martini tells lobby new president called peace with Israel a ‘unique opportunity’; Gulf journalist Abdulaziz Alkhamis says Israel must commit ‘to coexistence’
By Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Shin Bet staff, June 29, 2025. (Video screenshot)
June 30, 2025, 12:44 am
PM: Iran war opened broad regional possibilities, ‘first we need to free the hostages’
Top-level cabinet meeting held amid US pressure on Israel to reach a Gaza deal, alongside plans to expand Abraham Accords to Saudi Arabia, Syria; Dermer to meet with US officials
By Lazar Berman, Jacob Magid, Agencies and ToI Staff
This handout photo made available by the Iranian Army Office on April 17, 2025 shows Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major-General Mohammed Bagheri (R) receiving Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in Tehran on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Iranian Army Office / AFP)
June 13, 2025, 8:34 pm
Gulf nations quietly applauding Israel, but fear Iran strikes could destabilize region
Analysts say that despite public condemnation of Israel, they want to see Tehran weakened; several host US bases and worry they could be targeted by regime
By AFP and ToI Staff
From left to right, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, holds a press conference following the ministerial committee of the Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Joint Summit on Gaza, in Amman, Jordan, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Raad Adayleh)
June 3, 2025, 9:26 pm
Saudi official says Israel harmed normalization by blocking West Bank visit – report
Source within the Saudi royal family said to accuse Netanyahu of protecting his own interests at expense of forging ties: ‘He doesn’t want peace, he only wants to make problems’
By ToI Staff
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, speaks during a press conference in Damascus, Syria, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
May 31, 2025, 10:29 pm
Arab ministers condemn ‘arrogant’ Israeli decision to ban them from West Bank visit
FMs from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, other Arab states say Jerusalem’s refusal to allow landmark trip to Ramallah reflects government’s ‘disregard for international law’
By Jacob Magid and AFP
Head of Hamas in Gaza Yahya Sinwar chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, April 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Adel Hana, File)
May 18, 2025, 2:28 pm
Hamas document shows Oct. 7 attack aimed at derailing Saudi normalization – report
In days prior to assault, leader Sinwar said ‘extraordinary act’ needed quash Riyadh’s openness to diplomatic ties with Israel; other documents show great concern over issue
By ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump (left) shakes hands with Yousif Al Obaidli, director of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, during a tour of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
May 18, 2025, 12:59 pm
Eager for political wins, Trump was never going to wait around for Israel
The US president is plowing ahead while Jerusalem finds itself surprised again and again; but Israel can still advance its core interests if it makes the necessary adjustments
By Lazar Berman
People walk past an electronic billboard that shows US President Donald Trump, left, shaking hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with the pro-normalization message 'We are ready,' in Tel Aviv, February 3, 2025. (AP Photo/ Ariel Schalit)
May 14, 2025, 3:04 pm
Poll: 61% of Israelis back Saudi normalization; 69% support hostage deal, ending war
Majority favors regional coalition against Iran, pathway to separation from Palestinians; 53% believe occupying Gaza would harm efforts for broader Middle East cooperation
By ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump speaks during the Saudi-US investment forum at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh on May 13, 2025. (Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)
May 13, 2025, 11:53 pm
Visiting Riyadh, Trump tells Saudi Arabia: You’ll join Abraham Accords in your own time
US president acknowledges hosts not rushing to normalize ties with current Israeli government as Gaza conflict rages, says he’s working to end the war ‘as quickly as possible,’ return all hostages; only mentions Israel once
By Jacob Magid
US President Donald Trump speaks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an arrival ceremony at the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. (AP/Alex Brandon)
May 13, 2025, 1:04 pm
Trump gets grand welcome in Saudi Arabia, his landmark Mideast visit’s first leg
With Israel sidelined as US president makes first major trip of 2nd term, Trump eyes business deals and regional development in meetings with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman
By Zeke Miller, AAMER MADHANI and Jon Gambrell
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Monday Feb. 17, 2025. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP)
May 8, 2025, 8:56 pm
Trump no longer demanding Saudis recognize Israel for nuclear deal with US — sources
But deal between Riyadh and DC said still far from reach; Senator Graham says he opposes any pact with Saudis that excludes normalization with Jewish state
By Reuters and ToI Staff
L: US President Donald Trump, January 23, 2025. (Roberto Schmidt / AFP), R: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, December 3, 2024. (Saudi Ministry of Media / AFP)
April 25, 2025, 12:20 pm
Trump said poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100 billion weapons package
In visit to Middle East next month, US president will reportedly look to revive Biden’s efforts to secure major defense deal after lifting ban on offensive arms sales to Riyadh
By Reuters
Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman speaks during the annual Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 29, 2024. (Fayez Nureldine/AFP)
April 13, 2025, 5:08 pm
US and Saudis to ink nuclear cooperation agreement; no mention of Israel normalization
Visiting Riyadh, American energy secretary says deal will help develop Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear capabilities
By Pesha Magid
People walk past an electronic billboard that shows US President Donald Trump, left, shaking hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with the pro-normalization message 'We are ready,' in Tel Aviv, February 3, 2025. (AP Photo/ Ariel Schalit)
March 27, 2025, 6:36 am
Playing down normalization prospects, US analyst says Saudis feel Israel ‘looking backward’
Brian Katulis says Riyadh views deal with Israel as too risky, particularly after Gaza fighting resumed and as backing for 2 states further declines among broader Israeli public
By Jacob Magid
US special envoy to the Mideast Steve Witkoff is interviewed on Tucker Carlson's podcast on March 21, 2025. (Screen capture/X)
March 22, 2025, 12:44 pm
Witkoff: Hamas isn’t ideologically intractable, Gaza conflict can end through dialogue
In candid podcast interview, top Trump aide indicates renewed IDF strikes may be necessary after Hamas intransigence, says PM ‘going up against Israeli public opinion that wants hostages back’
By Jacob Magid
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