Newly appointed Israeli ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, declared that Israel is on the brink of a historic normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia. Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Washington, Leiter emphasized that the shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East have created an unprecedented "moment of opportunity."
Leiter attributed this progress to significant regional changes, including the diminishing power of Iran and the faltering regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. He underscored the strategic alignment between Israel and Saudi Arabia, particularly in countering the influence of Hamas and Iran.
"There are few countries in the world, aside from Israel, that want to see Hamas degraded more than Saudi Arabia," Leiter stated.
The ambassador's remarks signal a potential breakthrough in Israel's ongoing efforts to expand the Abraham Accords and foster deeper ties with key Arab nations. Saudi normalization would mark a major diplomatic victory, reshaping the region's political and economic landscape.
