Israel and saudi arabia

Saudi Arabia needs allies against the Houthis, but will it turn to Israel? - analysis

The flydubai attack may not bring Israel and Saudi Arabia closer, but it forces Riyadh to ask: Should it keep one of its strongest potential regional partners at arm’s length?

 Illustrative image of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman
A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft prepares for landing at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026; illustrative

Saudi Arabia opens international safety investigation into attempted flydubai cockpit attack

Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, the UAE, Pakistan, Jordan and Indonesia before their meeting on Gaza, in Istanbul, Turkey, November 3, 2025.

Arab, Muslim countries affirm establishing Palestinian state is condition for peace with Israel

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman look at portraits at the "Presidential Walk of Fame" in the Colonnade at the White House in Washington, DC, November 18, 2025.

Israel should focus on shaping, not judging, Trump's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia - analysis


Report: Egypt, Saudi Arabia urge Hamas to end 'Great March of Return' protests

Over 20,000 Gazans participated in Friday's protests, in which 10 people, including 2 minors and one journalist, were killed.

Palestinian demonstrators during a protest on the Israel-Gaza border east of the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on April 6, 2018.

Former Qatari prime minister: Israelis have a right to live in their land

Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani joins an increasing number of Middle Eastern leaders expressing support for Israel's right to exist.

Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani speaks during a news conference at Wajbah Palace, in Doha March 5, 2013.

Our fair weathered Saudi friend

For now, we have a Saudi ally in the young crown prince. So long as no one in Israel loses his head, and no one in Saudi Arabia exploits the alliance to chop off Muhammad’s head.

SAUDI CROWN Prince Mohammad bin Salman looks on as he meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in Riyadh last week

Saudis publicly oppose U.S. exiting Syria while Israel objects quietly

Saudi Arabia and Israel are trading places following Donald Trump's Syria withdrawal announcement.

A US military convoy is seen on the main road in Raqqa, Syria July 31, 2017.

Air India flight to Tel Aviv flies over Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia does not recognize Israel and the usage of its airspace for the route could reflect a thawing of ties between Israel and the Gulf Arab state, both close US allies.

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane lands at the Ben Gurion International airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, March 22, 2018.

Air India to inaugurate flights to Israel via Saudi Arabia

Air India will begin direct flights from Delhi to Tel Aviv via Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

An Air India Airbus A320neo plane takes off in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, December 13, 2017.

Voices from the Arab press: London courting Riyadh

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world

PROTESTERS WAVE placards opposite Downing Street before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman visits Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May in London, last week

Israel needs to prevent a Saudi Arabia and Iran Nuclear Arms Race

The Jerusalem Post

Saudi Arabia denies allowing Air India fly over on planned Israel route

Saudi Arabia does not recognize Israel and lifting the 70-year-old airspace ban would reflect what appears to be thawing ties between Israel and the kingdom.

An Air India Airbus A320neo plane takes off in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, December 13, 2017.

Saudis in Jerusalem: Opposition leader calls for role for Kingdom at al-Aksa

“I think the Saudis have a great responsibility and role for the holy places of Islam,” Herzog said.

VIEW OVER The Temple Mount. Right: Al-Aksa Mosque. Left: Dome of the Rock. (