Title: “The suspension of normalization discussions between Saudi Arabia and Israel: the impact of the war with Hamas”
Introduction :
The war between Israel and Palestinian Hamas has had direct repercussions on international relations. Indeed, Saudi Arabia has decided to suspend discussions on possible normalization with Israel, due to the escalation of the conflict. This article examines the reasons for this decision as well as its implications for the regional geopolitical situation.
Development :
1. Normalization efforts between Israel and Saudi Arabia
– Since the Abraham Accord in 2020, which saw several Arab countries establish diplomatic relations with Israel, negotiations for possible normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel have been ongoing.
– The United States, under the administration of Joe Biden, actively supported these normalization efforts and sought to foster rapprochement between the two countries.
2. The impacts of the war between Israel and Hamas
– The war between Israel and Hamas has caused a serious escalation of violence, with a heavy toll in human lives, on both the Israeli and Palestinian sides.
– Saudi Arabia, as a major player in the Middle East, condemned attacks on defenseless civilians and expressed concern over the escalation of the conflict.
3. Suspension of standardization discussions
– In this context of ongoing war, Saudi Arabia has decided to suspend discussions on possible normalization with Israel.
– This suspension was notified to US officials during Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia.
4. Implications for regional stability and Israeli-Saudi rapprochement
– This suspension endangers normalization efforts between Israel and Saudi Arabia, supported by the United States.
– It also highlights the complexity of the situation in the Middle East and the difficulty of achieving a peaceful and lasting resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Conclusion :
The suspension of normalization talks between Saudi Arabia and Israel due to the war with Palestinian Hamas has significant consequences on the regional geopolitical situation. The move highlights the challenges international actors face in fostering peace in the Middle East. It remains to be seen how this situation will evolve and whether normalization discussions will resume once calm is restored.