Tag: Normalization
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Saudi Insider Doubts Israel-Saudi Normalization This Year
Overview: A Deal That Faces Stark Hurdles As Washington leans on bold regional negotiations, a Saudi insider with close ties to the kingdom’s leadership has publicly challenged the premise of a rapid Israel-Saudi normalization. Citing conversations with influential figures in Riyadh, the insider told the New York Times that achieving a comprehensive deal this year…
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Why a Saudi-Israel Normalization Deal Won’t Happen This Year, Saudi Insider Says
Overview: High Hopes Meet Political Realities In a striking assessment reported by the New York Times, a Saudi insider close to the kingdom’s leadership says that an Israel-Saudi normalization deal is “virtually impossible” to seal within the current year. The candid remark comes despite cautious optimism from some Western leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump,…