The remarks by Prince Bandar bin Sultan, a senior member of the royal family, signaled an erosion of Saudi support for the Palestinian cause.
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Bright Lights of Dubai Beckon Israel’s Arabs but Pose a Quandary
Diplomatic ties with the U.A.E. and Bahrain could create new opportunities. But many say they are loath to undercut the Palestinian cause.
Meron Benvenisti Dies at 86; Urged One State for Jews and Palestinians
As a political scientist, columnist and ‘the last Zionist,’ he argued against a separate Palestinian state, saying the growth of West Bank settlements had precluded it.
Basking in Israel’s New Ties to Arab States, Netanyahu Says More Are Coming
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel also accused Hezbollah of storing arms near Beirut’s airport, risking an explosion like the port blast in August. Hezbollah’s leader denied the accusation.
Options Dwindling, Palestinian Leader Calls for U.N. Peace Conference
President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority asked the United Nations to convene a conference in early 2021 to help solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Gaza Peace Activists Face Prison for Holding Video Call With Israelis
The Palestinian activists were charged after organizing a virtual discussion as a part of a bridge-building initiative focused on peace and empowering young people.
Israeli Settler Gets 3 Life Sentences for Firebomb Attack on Family
The shocking killing of a young couple and their son in a West Bank village drew condemnation from Palestinians and Israeli leaders.
In Arab States’ Embrace, Israelis See a Reshaped Mideast
Normalized ties with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain raise hopes in Israel that it is finally gaining acceptance in its volatile neighborhood.
Bahrain Recognized Israel. Here’s Why It Matters.
The announcement that Bahrain would establish full diplomatic relations with Israel leaves open the possibility that more Arab states will follow.
Bahrain Says It’s Time to Embrace Israel. The Gulf Hears a Saudi Voice.
Bahrain’s closeness to Saudi rulers makes it unthinkable the change in diplomatic ties happened without approval. But Saudi Arabia itself may not be in a rush to normalize relations with Israel.