Abstract:
The prospect of a Saudi-Israeli normalization agreement has been part of the regional discourse since the introduction of the Saudi Peace Initiative in 2002, gaining momentum since the signing of the Abraham Accords. In the months prior to October 7th 2023, an intense effort by the United States seemed to have brought Israel and Saudi Arabia to the negotiating table, advancing the process of engagement between the two nations. While the events of October 7th and the ensuing military conflict have halted these talks, the necessary "day after" discussions about rebuilding and revitalizing the Palestinian society may open the door to further Israeli-Saudi cooperation and reignite the normalization process.
*This article is part of Regional Cooperation in the Midst of Regional Conflagration: Examining the Partnership Agenda in the Shadow of October 7th.
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