The traditionally frosty relationship between the Israelis and the Saudis is showing signs of thaw
Most recently, the Saudi magazine Al-Majallah published a front-page article in its July edition positively
of Arab-Israelis volunteering in the Israel Defence Forces. Publishing such an article without the government’s approval would be unthinkable.Article content While there have been ongoing secret ties between the two countries for a number of years, only recently has the relationship began to move out into the open.
Numerous commentators have claimed that Israel’s peace deal with Bahrain was enabled thanks to Saudi Arabia’s tacit blessing. As well, the mutual concern both Israel and Saudi Arabia have over the Iranian regime, specifically related to its nuclear program, is seenBoth countries opposed the Iran nuclear deal, deeming it insufficient to prevent the Islamic republic from acquiring nuclear weapons.
No longer an open secret, the Saudi monarchy is finally, albeit not yet completely, moving its relations with Israel from behind closed doors, not only because of the Iranian threat, but because of the promise that closer ties with Israel, including intelligence sharing and business opportunities, offer to Saudi Arabia.
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