Remarks from the Saudi foreign minister, are the closest that the Saudis have come to acknowledging in public their desire to have formal relations with Israel. But the crown prince, known as MBS, still has a long list of demands
, by agents presumed to be working for the kingdom’s crown prince and de facto ruler, Muhammad bin Salman.his stance for fear that America’s standing in the Middle East is eroding. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, he has failed to get the region’s oil-producers to agree to an energy policy that would help Western countries ride out the shortages caused by their cutting links with Russia.
Achieving an Israeli-Saudi deal is part of America’s wider strategy to renew and enhance its alliance with the Saudis, while once again seeking an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear programme in return for economic-sanctions relief. Midwifing improved relations between Israel and the Saudis would serve a dual purpose.
Binyamin Netanyahu makes no secret of his desire to be the Israeli prime minister who signs a treaty with one of the Arab world’s chief powers. Such a feat might soften his opposition to an American deal with Iran, which could soon be able to build nuclear bombs. Mr Netanyahu is revered by many Republicans in America, so having him on board would help Mr Biden sell an agreement with Iran to his foes at home.
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