Title: Israel and Saudi Arabia move closer to historic peace according to Benjamin Netanyahu
Introduction :
In a speech to the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed progress toward “historic peace” between Israel and Saudi Arabia. He also stressed that the Palestinians should not have a veto over Arab-Israeli relations. This statement echoes recent comments by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who spoke of a daily rapprochement between the two countries. This article examines the implications of this potential normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
A new hope of rapprochement:
Benjamin Netanyahu recalled the normalization of relations between Israel and three Arab countries in 2020, calling it the “dawn of a new era.” He says this paves the way for an even more significant breakthrough: a historic peace with Saudi Arabia. This statement reinforces recent comments by the Saudi crown prince, who expressed optimism about a normalization of relations between the two countries.
Implications for the region:
Establishing closer ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia would have a major impact on the Arab-Israeli conflict as a whole. Such normalization would encourage other Arab countries to follow the same path and normalize their relations with Israel. It could also pave the way for new opportunities for peace with the Palestinians. However, Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that the Palestinians should not have the power to veto such peace agreements and should actively participate in the process.
The Iranian question:
In addition to the rapprochement with Saudi Arabia, Benjamin Netanyahu also focused on the threat posed by Iran. He said he would do everything in his power to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. This position reflects the constant Israeli policy of denouncing Iran and its nuclear ambitions.
Conclusion :
The optimistic statements from Benjamin Netanyahu and the Saudi crown prince offer a glimpse of new hope for peace and normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Such a breakthrough would have major consequences for the Arab-Israeli conflict and would open the way to new possibilities for peace in the region. However, the path still remains strewn with obstacles, notably the question of Palestinian rights and the Iranian threat. It remains to be seen whether these declarations will translate into concrete actions.