The search for peace in the Middle East is a hot topic that continues to attract a lot of attention and interest across the world. Recently, at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about the progress toward “historic peace” between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Netanyahu welcomed progress in normalizing relations between Israel and some Arab countries, stressing that it opened the way to new prospects for peace. He notably mentioned the example of the normalization agreements signed in 2020 between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan, calling this the “dawn of a new era”.
However, it is the possibility of normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia that has attracted attention. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman recently said the two countries were moving closer to normalization every day. Netanyahu reiterated this idea during his speech to the UN, stressing that it could help end the Arab-Israeli conflict and encourage other Arab countries to follow suit.
However, Netanyahu also stressed that the Palestinians should not have a veto over new peace treaties with Arab countries. He expressed his view that such a broader peace could also benefit the Palestinians and encourage them to participate in this process.
Besides peace issues, Netanyahu also addressed the issue of Iran. He insisted that Iran posed a nuclear threat and that he would do everything possible as prime minister to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Netanyahu’s statement to the UN highlights the complex issues and challenges facing the Middle East region. The search for lasting peace and the management of relations between countries in the region continue to be hot topics, raising hopes for a more peaceful and stable future.
While we are witnessing rapprochements between Israel and some Arab countries, there is still much work to be done to achieve a comprehensive and equitable solution that takes into account the aspirations of all actors in the region, including the Palestinians. . Continuing to promote constructive dialogue and active diplomacy will be essential to moving towards lasting peace in the Middle East.