Normalization with Saudi Arabia looks unlikely, but we should try anyway - opinion
Based on past experience with normalization agreements, three components are presently missing on both the Israeli and Palestinian sides: legitimate leadership, political determination, and trust.
SAUDI CROWN PRINCE Mohammed bin Salman: In 2018, he told US Jewish leaders that ‘the Palestinian leadership has repeatedly missed opportunities... It’s time for the Palestinians to accept the proposals and come to the negotiating table – or shut up and stop complaining.’ (photo credit: SPUTNIK/REUTERS)ByELIE PODEH