Saudi Arabia has reportedly shifted its focus from a potential deal with Israel to a deal with Iran following a recent terror attack by Hamas on Israel. The attack resulted in the deaths of over 2,800 people after Hamas launched thousands of rockets into Israel. In response, Israel declared war on the terrorist group and warned residents in Gaza of upcoming operations to root out Hamas.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have entered the Gaza Strip to conduct localized raids, but a ground invasion has not yet commenced. Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has spoken with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to prevent further violence in the region. However, discussions have been put on hold for now, with Saudi Arabia prioritizing concessions for the Palestinian people in future talks.
The call between Raisi and bin Salman, which lasted 45 minutes, was aimed at supporting Palestine and preventing the spread of war in the region. It received the blessing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This shift in focus from Saudi Arabia comes after reports of progress towards a normalization deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel, which would have had significant regional consequences and been a setback for Iran’s support of Hamas.
Initially, Saudi Arabia appeared to blame Israel for the conflict in its statement following the attack. This drew criticism from U.S. officials, with Senator Lindsey Graham emphasizing that such a statement is not conducive to a normal relationship with the United States. The U.S. has been working towards strengthening ties between Israel and other major Arab nations through the Abraham Accords, with signatories including Bahrain, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, and Sudan.
Saudi Arabia had reportedly agreed to a preliminary deal with Israel in August, which included concessions for Palestinians and U.S. assistance in building a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia. The Biden administration is now seeking assurance from Saudi Arabia of economic and military distance from China.
In conclusion, Saudi Arabia’s focus has shifted from Israel to Iran following the Hamas terror attack, with discussions between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi aimed at preventing further violence in the region. This shift has impacted potential normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel, with the focus now on concessions for Palestinians. The U.S. is working towards strengthening ties between Israel and Arab nations, while also seeking assurances from Saudi Arabia regarding its relationship with China.
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