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This should not be an additional cause for US president-elect Joe Biden to realign America’s Mideast policy, and move its orientation away from countries like Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and toward Iran.

Aides said the Crown Prince would prefer to save such a deal for the incoming administration.

The improving relationship between Israel and the Gulf states was not merely a matter of joint opposition to Iran, the former UK prime minister said.

Ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia have been warming up in recent months.

The two countries do not have diplomatic relations, but in recent years – principally as a result of a shared threat from Iran – they have reportedly cooperated under the radar screen.

Hussein Shobakshi wrote in Al-Sharq Al-Awsat that antisemitism in the Arab world "has reached a degree that cannot be ignored."

Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of manipulating the Israeli public.

Even with the end of the driving ban, Saudi Arabia remains one of the most restrictive countries for women.

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

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.