Israeli Minister Foresees More Arab Nations Following Saudi Lead to Recognize Israel

Israeli Foreign Minister says 6-7 Muslim countries could make peace with Israel after Saudi deal
Minister met with officials from African and Asian countries interested in ties with Israel
U.S. President Biden hopes to secure Saudi recognition of Israel as diplomatic win
Saudi Arabia has backed Palestinian cause and wants Palestinian state before Israel ties
Israel sees possible normalization deal with Saudis as reshaping Middle East

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Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince

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Saudi Crown Prince Says Israel Talks Ongoing But Palestinian State Key

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Netanyahu Predicts 'Quantum Leap' Israel-Saudi Deal Soon Despite Regional Tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that it is "likely" that Israel will establish a normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia, potentially creating a significant shift in foreign policy for both countries as they work towards a deal mediated by the US.

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Democrats Push Biden for Israel Concessions in Any Saudi Deal

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Posted 9/24/2023, 8:02:18 AM

Israeli Minister Foresees More Arab Nations Following Saudi Lead to Recognize Israel

Israeli Foreign Minister says 6-7 Muslim countries could make peace with Israel after Saudi deal
Minister met with officials from African and Asian countries interested in ties with Israel
U.S. President Biden hopes to secure Saudi recognition of Israel as diplomatic win
Saudi Arabia has backed Palestinian cause and wants Palestinian state before Israel ties
Israel sees possible normalization deal with Saudis as reshaping Middle East

dawn.com

Relevant topic timeline:

7/28/2023

Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince

9/21/2023

Saudi Crown Prince Says Israel Talks Ongoing But Palestinian State Key

9/22/2023

Netanyahu Tells UN of Progress Toward Israel-Saudi Peace Deal, But Obstacles Remain

9/22/2023

Netanyahu Predicts 'Quantum Leap' Israel-Saudi Deal Soon Despite Regional Tensions

10/4/2023

Democrats Push Biden for Israel Concessions in Any Saudi Deal