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US approves possible F-35 Saudi deal despite Israeli push to link normalization, sale - analysis

Washington advanced a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 aircraft to Riyadh on Thursday, while Israeli officials had sought to tie the deal to Saudi-Israel normalization.

 An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.
President Isaac Herzog speaks at a conference in Herzliya, June 30, 2026.

Herzog, Saudi official interviews revive Saudi-Israel ties amid Iran strikes on Gulf - analysis

 US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) attends a news conference a day after supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump occupied the Capitol building, in Washington, US January 7, 2021.

Graham aimed to reach Israel-Saudi normalization before end of year as prize for Iran war - report

 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 16, 2022.

The Gulf’s Cold War: How Saudi-UAE rivalry is tearing the region apart - opinion


Saudi deal could be in place early 2024 - Israel FM

"The gaps can be bridged. It will take time. But there is progress," Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said of Israel-Saudi ties.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Left) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Right)

Saudi crown prince leaves at head of kingdom’s delegation to G20

The crown prince is the kingdom's de facto leader.

 Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman attends the 18th consultative meeting of the leaders of the GCC & the Gulf summit with the central Asian countries C5, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 19, 2023.

Peace with Saudi Arabia is a real possibility - opinion

Normalization of ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia could help stabilize the Middle East and benefit the United States.

 SAUDI CROWN Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Joe Biden fist bump upon the latter’s arrival at Al Salman Palace, in Jeddah, last year.

What do Israel's MKs, ministers have to say about Israeli-Saudi normalization?

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich supports an agreement, and praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ability to bring about peace with Arab states.

 FLAGS OF Saudi Arabia and Israel stand together in a kitchen staging area as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds meetings at the State Department in Washington, in October 2021.

Letters to the Editor August 7, 2023: Power base disappearing

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Israeli, Saudi companies' cooperation a sign of future normalization?

The Israeli company "SolarEdge" and Saudi company "Ajlan & Bros" are cooperating with the aim of helping the Saudis reduce their dependence on oil.

 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia skyline

What will it take for Israel, Saudi Arabia to normalize ties? - analysis

Focusing on the daily steps towards or away from the normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia may be doing more harm than good. A longer-term perspective is needed.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jeddah, earlier this month.

Leading with the Private Sector in Israeli-Saudi Normalization - opinion

Achieving Saudi-Israeli normalization will take years of positive contact between Israelis and Saudis in order to counteract decades of demonization.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jeddah, earlier this month.

Saudi Arabia must act based on what is needed to achieve stability in Middle East - opinion

Becoming a central force that is indispensable in building security and stability, regionally and internationally, Saudi Arabia recognizes the significance of its position.

 SAUDI ENERGY Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud speaks alongside moderator Dan Murphy at the 10th Arab-China Business Conference in Riyadh, on Sunday

Blinken heads to Saudi Arabia amid strained ties, Israel normalization in mind

Blinken is expected to meet with top Saudi officials and possibly the kingdom's de-facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also known as MbS.

 US SECRETARY OF State Antony Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leave the podium after their joint press conference on Monday, in Jerusalem.