Dr. Turki Faisal Al Rasheed recently commented in Haaretz (Haaretz is Israel’s newspaper of record. It is known for its left-wing and liberal stances on domestic and foreign issues.) on Raviv Drucker’s article titled “Saudi Normalization Is Still on the Table, but Is Benjamin Netanyahu the prime minister of Israel since 2022, thinking Rationally?” https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025-01-13/ty-article-opinion/ . In His article, “To Normalize or Not to Normalize with Israel?” (Short URL: https://arab.news/nea3y ), He examined the evolving dynamics of Saudi Israeli Relations following President Joe Biden 2022 visit, which aimed to address pressing energy concerns amid geopolitical tensions. The U.S. has proposed a defense pact and a civilian nuclear plant for Saudi Arabia, contingent on Riyadh normalizing relations with Israel and curtailing its ties with China and Russia. Historically, Saudi Arabia has prioritized Palestinian rights, making normalization contingent upon Israel’s withdrawal from occupied territories and the establishment of a Palestinian state. Recent escalations in Gaza have only reinforced this position. Israel’s continuous settlement expansion and refusal to accept a two-state solution threaten U.S. diplomatic initiatives, rendering the peace process increasingly fragile. As global support for Palestinians intensifies, Israel risks growing isolation unless it enacts significant policy shifts.
Saudi Normalization: Is Netanyahu Acting Rationally?
