For the first time in 1,400 years: A Jew plants a date palm in Medina, Saudi Arabia
Rick Sopher, a Jewish banker from London, led the multi-faith delegation on a tour of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Blame Biden for Iran’s Diplomatic Triumph
It’s not the fault of the Saudis or even Chinese interference. America’s contempt for its Middle East allies is the main obstacle to expanding the Abraham Accords.
Will Saudi Arabia Join the Circle of Peace?
The Saudi crown prince probably wants to join the Abraham Accords, but he definitely does not want to hand Biden a foreign policy victory.
What are the Prospects for Normalization Between Saudi Arabia and Israel?
An agreement with Saudi Arabia, the leader of the Sunni world, may be only a question of time.
WILL SAUDI ARABIA JOIN THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS?
I recently returned from meetings in Saudi Arabia with diplomats, foreign ministry and counter-terrorism officials and various think tanks. One of my goals was to see how close the Kingdom is to joining the UAE, Morocco, Sudan and Bahrain in normalizing relations with Israel. The Abraham Accords are just two years old, but they have […]
Arabs: Biden Emboldening Iran, Harming US Interests
“Biden was the one who decided to pursue a hostile policy towards the [Arab] allies.
Truth or Consequences
The Saudi crown prince has some legitimate grievances.
Israeli TV’s Shallow, Irresponsible Stunt
Gil Tamary made clear he knew exactly what he was doing by referring to the site as “a place forbidden to non-Muslims,” and boasting, “I am the first Israeli journalist on the spot to broadcast these images and in Hebrew.”
Israeli reporter enters ‘forbidden’ city of Mecca for first time
“Gil Tamari was the first Israeli reporter who managed to get in and out of a journey in the city and get closer to the tower below which the sacred stone is located,” Channel 13 wrote. “And what happened when he was suspected?”
After Biden snubs Israel, Saudi Arabia snubs Biden
“The fist bump between President Biden and Mohammed bin Salman was worse than a handshake,” Fred Ryan, the publisher and CEO of the Washington Post told the BBC. “It was shameful.”
