After the sudden attack by Hamas on Israel, Saudi Arabia has announced thetermination of all negotiations regarding normalizing relations with Israel.
According to reports, the decision to end discussions between Saudi Arabiaand Israel was conveyed to the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken,significantly setback recent American efforts to facilitate peace anddiplomatic relations between the two nations.
The decision to halt negotiations from the Saudi Arabian side raisesquestions about regional diplomacy and the future of Middle East security.Saudi Arabia’s stance on Israel has always been closely monitored.
The sudden shift in Saudi policy may not be entirely clear at this point,but it can be speculated that the recent escalation of violence betweenIsrael and Palestine might have played a significant role in this decision.
