Saudi Arabia News: According to Politico, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has voiced serious worries about his safety while pursuing reconciliation with Israel.
According to reports, MBS told US lawmakers he fears for his life if he implements the agreement without getting significant concessions from the Palestinians.
Palestinian Statehood Role
Any possible Saudi-Arabia-Israel normalization agreement must include a clear route to a Palestinian state, according to MBS. He described his concern as a result of the assassination of Anwar Sadat, the president of Egypt, in 1981, following his signing of a peace treaty with Israel, at the hands of Islamist terrorists.
Prince of Saudi Arabia declared, “If I do not resolve what I called the most urgent justice issue facing the area, I will resign from my role as the guardian of the sacred places of Islam.” He observed that “the street throughout the Middle East cares deeply about this, and Saudis care very deeply about this.”
Impact of Gaza Conflict on Saudi Arabia and Israel Normalization
The most recent escalation in Gaza has had a significant impact on the normalization efforts between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Terrorists led by Hamas carried out a significant attack on southern Israel on October 7, which left almost 1,200 people dead and 251 hostages taken.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are finding it challenging to move the agreement forward as intended due to the bloodshed that has complicated the diplomatic situation.
U.S.-Saudi Negotiations and Political Timing
Despite these worries, MBS is determined to close the pact since it thinks it would be important for Saudi Arabia’s future. An agreement on Israel-Saudi reconciliation would probably not be finalized before November’s presidential election since, according to sources in the U.S. Congress, no plans are in place to get Senate approval before the body adjourns.
Politico senior foreign affairs writer Nahal Toosi speculated that Prince Mohammed bin Salman may be pressuring American officials to get Israel to comply with his demands by threatening to kill them.
Challenges and U.S. Involvement
Since he opposes the creation of a Palestinian state, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long pursued rapprochement with Saudi Arabia.
According to President Joe Biden, Saudi Arabia wants to fully recognize Israel in exchange for security guarantees from the United States and the development of a civilian nuclear facility.
To support Riyadh in ending hostilities in Gaza and thwarting Iranian threats, the White House eased an embargo on the transfer of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia in 2021.
Geopolitical Dynamics
Before Hamas-led terrorists assaulted southern Israel on October 7, claiming numerous lives and holding hostages, the process of normalization seemed to be about to begin.
It was shortly before the rioting broke out that two Israeli ministers paid noteworthy visits to Saudi Arabia.
The current Middle East turmoil casts doubt on the normalization agreement’s survival as the United States and Saudi Arabia manage these intricate geopolitical realities.
To further the normalization agenda, MBS’s next moves will probably comprise a calculated blend of diplomatic maneuvers and public relations initiatives. This could entail maintaining contact with American representatives to obtain the required assurances and concessions as well as controlling Middle Eastern public opinion to minimize any negative reactions.
Furthermore, MBS will have to strike a compromise between the larger objectives of regional stability and peace and Saudi Arabia’s security and economic interests.
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