MBS OPENS UP
Bret Baier Interviews Saudi Prince: Israel Peace, 9/11 Ties, Iran Nuke Fears: ‘Cannot See Another Hiroshima’: Peter Aitken, Fox News, Sept. 20, 2023 — Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in his first interview with a major American news network since 2019 addressed controversies that have plagued his country and government over the past few years.
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Saudi Arabia and Israel Quietly Prepare ‘Deal of the Century’: Emad Mekay, IBA Middle East, no date
Is a Saudi-Israel Normalization Agreement on the Horizon?: Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenboge, Ambassador Hesham Youssef et al, United States Institute of Peace, Sept. 28, 2023
Will US Misconceptions Upset the Saudi-Israeli Normalization Applecart?: Colonel Richard Kemp, Ynet News, Sept. 30, 2023
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Israeli, Saudi officials Say US Hampering Normalization With Focus On Palestinians: Ariel Kahana, Israel Hayom, Oct. 2, 2023 — There is growing frustration among Israeli and Saudi officials over what is perceived to be an over-emphasis by Washington on having Jerusalem make concessions to the Palestinians as a means of moving forward in the normalization process that would see a trilateral agreement between the three countries, Israel Hayom has learned.
Saudi Journalist: We Must Not Miss Another Historic Opportunity For Peace With Israel; Courageous Leaders Make Decisions That Promote Their People’s Security And Wellbeing: MEMRI, Saudi Arabia | Special Dispatch No. 10814, Sept. 28, 2023 — Amid reports about moves towards normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, and following the September 21, 2023 interview given by Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman on Fox News, in which he said that normalization is getting “closer” every day, Saudi journalist and economic analyst Ali Al-Mazyad published an article in the London-based daily Al-Sharq Al-Awsat in which he urged the Arabs to seize this historic opportunity for peace with Israel and not to miss it like past opportunities.
Gallant Cools Saudi Normalization Deal Hype Over Nuclear Issue: Yoav Zitun, Ynet News, Sept. 28, 2023 — Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Thursday that Israel intends to take appropriate steps to ensure its security amid expectations of a normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia.
Nuclear Trap in Normalization Deal with Saudi Arabia: Prof. Shaul Chorev, Ynet News, Sept. 28, 2023 — A sense of euphoria erupted last week in view of the progress leading to the normalization agreement between the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Israel.