Tag: Saudi Arabia

A U.S. State Department spokesman reportedly stated that the Biden administration has been helping the country “strengthen air defenses in response to a rising number of aerial attacks from Yemen.”

Tension between Saudi Arabia and the US have been rising under the Biden administration.

Saudis, Houthis, Iran, terror and rising oil prices.

The two heirs to their respective thrones spoke with President Vladimir Putin last week, after refusing to speak with Biden.

Everybody wants respect in the Middle East.

Meanwhile, France said a decision on whether to revive the 2015 nuclear deal was days away, and that Tehran had to make a decision.

On Nov. 3, 2021, the Biden administration blacklisted the NSO Group.

“Countries have interests, they don’t necessarily have friends, and the Saudis have come to the conclusion that it is in their national interests to make peace with the Israelis,” said attorney Eric Levine, a participant and board member of the Republican Jewish Coalition.

Reports say Syrian President Bashar Assad demanded the exit of Quds Force commander Jawad Ghafari over breaches of sovereignty.

Hezbollah’s role in Lebanon needs “reform and comprehensive revision,” says Saudi foreign minister.

If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand pick up a trillion bucks (in promissory notes).

The men, residents of Saudi Arabia, were arrested three years ago and accused of links with a terrorist organization and its fundraising.

Israel and Saudi Arabia do not have diplomatic relations, although reports have resurfaced in the past suggesting cooperation against Tehran.

As of last Monday, it was still unclear whether or not Al-Qahtani would face Hershko.

Othman Al-Omeir, the editor of the news website Elaph, tweeted: “I support Tahani Al-Qahtani, whether she wins or loses. It will be a disgrace [only] if she withdraws.”

The first round of talks took place on April 9, with Iraqi prime minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi serving as the facilitator.

President Biden's war on Saudi Arabia is escalating.

The Biden administration announced it was reviewing military sales to Saudi Arabia, some of which were also closed by Trump.

Biden has threatened to "recalibrate" the US relationship with the Saudis, and is making good on that promise.

According to the Saudi press, the last Jewish refugees from Yemen are seeking a country that will take them in, as they don’t wish to move to Israel.

Going forward, the kingdom’s actions will determine how much of the two countries’ “ambitious” shared agenda can be achieved.

Saudi Arabia resolutely promotes the alliance. But Saudi sources neither denied nor confirmed the report.

The move is a reversal of U.S. relations under the Trump administration, which had maintained steady contact with Mohammed bin Salman, also known as “MBS.”

An Israeli official tells a London-based Arabic news outlet that the Saudis have cut off all behind-the-scenes coordination with Israel.

The Saudi crown prince inquired about purchasing various types of Israel-made air defense systems.

“How can Saudi Arabia educate Saudi youth of the mutual benefits of promoting relations with Israel if Israel is not even shown on the Saudi maps?” asked ZOA national president Mort Klein.

Bin Salman fears that his father would block an agreement that does not promote the establishment of a Palestinian state.

The Muslim Brotherhood issued a statement rejecting the Saudi proclamation.

As things usually go in the Middle East, the Saudis will probably make peace with Israel before they end their feud with Doha.

The flight time over Saudi Arabia between Israel and the UAE will be cut substantially, to about 3 hours.