"Unlike the picture some tried to paint here after signing the Abraham Accords, we must recall it was not some quarrel with the Emirates or Bahrain, even Morocco, that posed a threat and challenge to Israel's security, but rather entirely different issues: Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. Unfortunately, these were obscured amidst the peace celebrations. And what holds true for the Abraham Accords will also apply to an agreement with Saudi Arabia.
Such an agreement would serve Israel and strengthen its regional and global standing, certainly its economy, and so merits and requires active pursuit. But unlike what the Americans think, and perhaps even Israel's government, such an agreement does not address the existential dangers we currently face. We must therefore avoid taking risks or agreeing to concessions that would jeopardize our security. In any event, such an agreement is only relevant to a strong Israel, and when we display weakness, such as in the immediate aftermath of October 7, it loses significance."
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