A two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict is "elusive" right now, according to former CIA director David Petraeus, adding that it is also the "single biggest barrier" to normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
"A solid path, a solid commitment to a two-state solution from Israel" is the biggest hurdle to Israel and Saudi's normalization plans, Petraeus, who is now chairman at KKR Global Institute, told CNBC's Dan Murphy.
However, there have been discrete but growing cooperation between them in recent years, raising hopes for a normalization agreement.
Palestinian militant group Hamas infiltrated Israel, killing more than 1,200 people and kidnapping dozens more.
More than 35,000 people have been killed in the Palestinian enclave so far, according to the health ministry there which is run by Hamas.
Persons:
David Petraeus, Petraeus, CNBC's Dan Murphy, Joe Biden's
Organizations:
KKR Global Institute, Hamas
Locations:
Israel, Saudi Arabia, CNBC's Dan Murphy . Saudi Arabia, Palestinian