Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his intentions to forge ties with Israel, despite fears for his own life, in a meeting with a US lawmaker as reported by “Politico” on Wednesday. Drawing parallels to the late Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, who was assassinated after signing a peace agreement with Israel, MBS questioned the US’s protection in such situations.
Although MBS emphasized the importance of a Palestinian state in any normalization deal with Israel, he faces opposition from within the Zionist Regime government. MBS recognizes the significance of addressing the Palestine issue for regional stability and his own authority as the keeper of Islam’s holy sites.
With US President Joe Biden hinting at Saudi Arabia’s desire for full recognition of Israel in exchange for security guarantees and nuclear facilities, Washington recently resumed weapon sales to Riyadh, aiming to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and counter potential threats from Iran.
Against this backdrop, Israeli ministers made unprecedented visits to Saudi Arabia, signaling a potential shift in geopolitical alliances in the Middle East.