The Palestinians fear further normalization between Israel and neighboring Arab states, and that puts them under a lot of pressure.
Abraham Accords
What does the construction of a new railway line in Israel have to do with normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and the Jewish state?
Amid reports on Saudi demands that Israel make “significant concessions” to the Palestinians before official ties are announced, Israel is signaling that the formula that worked for the Abraham Accords could work now too.
“I could confidently say to you that the majority of Iraqis … know Israel is not the enemy.”
The annual event, which features 8,000 service members from 18 countries, is organized by the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and the United States Army.
Whether today or in biblical times, Israel’s covenants with other nations must not compromise her covenant with God.
There should be no shame in seeking new friends, and there must be no hesitation in striking old foes.
While Israel’s original Arab peace partners, Egypt and Jordan, remain stuck in the past, relations with Abraham Accords partners move forward.
The visit may pave the way for more Emiratis to get medical care in Israel.
As Saudi Arabia’s dynamic new leader enacts sweeping reforms, he’s clearly not shackled by concern for the Palestinian cause.