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Senior Saudi researcher Dr. Aziz Alghashian states that normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel is unlikely at present due to political toxicity, public opinion, regional conflicts, and US-Saudi relations, emphasizing that such moves require significant shifts and public support.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia to strengthen ties with the kingdom and discuss efforts to end conflicts in Sudan and Yemen, the fight against ISIS, and the Arab world's relations with Israel. Blinken met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss their shared commitment to stability, security, and prosperity in the Middle East, as well as progress on human rights. They also discussed the possibility of Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel. The visit comes at a time of shifting alliances in the Middle East, including a China-brokered rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Saudi Arabia to improve the strained relationship between the two countries. Blinken is expected to meet with top Saudi officials, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and discuss issues such as Iran, regional security, and oil prices. The visit aims to regain influence with Riyadh over oil prices, fend off Chinese and Russian influence in the region, and nurture hopes for an eventual normalization of Saudi-Israeli ties. The US is also expected to address human rights concerns in Saudi Arabia, including the detention of US citizens and residents.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Saudi Arabia next week to discuss US-Saudi strategic cooperation on regional and global issues, economic and security cooperation, and the growing cooperation with Gulf Cooperation Council partners. The agenda also includes continuing efforts to end the fighting in Yemen and the Israel normalization issue. Saudi Arabia is seeking several large concessions from the US in exchange for normalization, including a significant gesture for the Palestinians. Formal Saudi recognition of Israel would be a geopolitical shock to the region.