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Israel-Saudi Arabia relations
Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Tel Aviv, March 13, 2023.(Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
May 21, 2024, 11:12 am
President Herzog: Normalisation with Saudi Arabia would be historic ‘game-changer’
'There is an option for normalisation with Saudi Arabia. This is a move that could bring about tremendous change, a historic game-changer,' Herzog said
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Israel's Tourism Minister Haim Katz arrived in Saudi Arabia. Courtesy: X
September 26, 2023, 7:38 pm
Israeli minister arrives in Saudi Arabia as normalisation talks intensify
"Tourism is a bridge between nations. Partnership in tourism issues has the potential to bring hearts together and economic prosperity," Tourism Minister Haim Katz said.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) receiving US President Joe Biden, at al-Salman Palace in the Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah on Friday, July 15, 2022. Photo by Saudi press Agency/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News
September 18, 2023, 11:49 am
Israel denies reports that Saudi Arabia is freezing normalisation talks
Netanyahu has repeatedly said that normalising ties with Saudi Arabia is a top priority for his government. 
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Credit: Arab News
September 18, 2023, 11:17 am
Saudi newspaper wishes Jews around the world happy new year in Hebrew
The message from Arab News comes amid an American push to mediate a normalisation deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
By JN Reporter
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ? February 16, 2018: International Terminal at Jeddah Airport (JED) in Saudi Arabia.
August 29, 2023, 8:23 pm
Netanyahu thanks Saudi Arabia for allowing plane with Israelis to land on Kingdom’s soil
"I greatly appreciate the warm attitude of the Saudi authorities to the Israeli passengers whose flight was in distress and was compelled to make an emergency landing in Jeddah,' Netanyahu said.
By JN Reporter
The Kingdom's current envoy to Jordan, Nayef Al-Sudairi, gave his credentials to the Palestinian Authority's embassy in Amman on Monday, meaning he will act as a non-resident Saudi consul in Jerusalem from now on. Courtesy: Twitter.
August 14, 2023, 12:42 pm
Saudi Arabia appoints Palestine ambassador
The move is seen as yet another part of the Saudi-Israel normalisation puzzle, which will require Israel to make certain concessions to the Palestinians.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
June 6, 2023, 3:36 pm
Blinken in the Gulf to promote Saudi-Israel deal
"Integration and normalisation efforts are not a substitute for progress between Israelis and Palestinians, nor should they come at its expense," the U.S. Secretary of State said.
By Jotam Confino
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting in Jerusalem with Mike Pompeo. Photo by: Maya Alleruzzo, Pool Via JINIPIX
November 24, 2020, 12:47 pm
Netanyahu reportedly met with Saudi crown prince in Saudi Arabia
Israeli media reports the PM flew to the Islamic kingdom for a secret meeting, but Saudi officials deny the claims
By Jewish News Reporter
Benjamin Netanyahu
February 13, 2019, 6:38 pm
Netanyahu held secret talks with Saudi adviser over Palestinian state plans
Israel's prime minister reportedly met Saudi Arabia's National Security Adviser Prince Bandar bin Sultan in 2014
By Jewish News Reporter
Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud, the crown prince.
June 14, 2018, 10:13 am
Report issued on Saudi Arabia’s under-the-radar Israel ties
Conservative Kingdom's informal ties to the Jewish state remain behind closed doors unless a peace deal is arrived between Israel and the Palestinians
Mohammed bin Salman and Ali Khamenei
March 16, 2018, 11:52 am
Saudi crown prince compares Iran’s leader to Hitler in nuclear weapons warning
Mohammed bin Salman says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wants to create his own project in the Middle East 'very much like Hitler'
By JTA
Former head of the IDF, Gadi Eizenkot
November 17, 2017, 12:59 pm
Israel’s army chief gives an interview to a Saudi news site
Gadi Eisenkot told the Elaph news website Thursday that Israel is ready to share intelligence with Saudi in a joint effort to curb Iranian influence in the region
By JTA
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