Their friendship was tested in 2017 when then President Trump supported a blockade of Qatar led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Before the Oct. 7 attack, the Saudis were in serious talks, led by the United States, to recognize Israel.
8 of 12 Israel has a major incentive to strengthen relations with Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia, for its part, would benefit from direct access to the Israeli military and technology sector.
In March 2023, China brokered a breakthrough, re-establishing ties between two of the region’s heavyweights, Iran and Saudi Arabia.
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