U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken foresees Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel and normalizing relations before Biden’s term ends.
During a press conference in Haiti, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken projected that Saudi Arabia would establish diplomatic relations with Israel before the next U.S. president assumes office. This announcement, reported by “Al Arabiya,” underscores a significant diplomatic push expected to culminate before January.
Blinken expressed robust confidence in realising a normalization agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel, aligning with President Joe Biden’s current term. He highlighted the parallel development of diplomatic ties and a potential ceasefire in Gaza as critical components of this process.
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By January, the Secretary of State conveyed strong optimism regarding resolving outstanding issues between Saudi Arabia and Israel. He emphasized that achieving a ceasefire in Gaza would significantly bolster the normalization efforts, marking a pivotal step in regional diplomacy.
