Davos Discussions: Israel-Saudi Ties Critical for Middle East, Says President Herzog

DAVOS: At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated that normalizing ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia would be crucial for ending the conflict with Hamas and could be a game-changer for the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, recently indicated a willingness to recognize Israel as part of a broader political agreement, contingent on peace for the Palestinians. U

.S. Secretary Antony Blinken also emphasized the potential for Palestinian statehood to enhance Israel’s security and regional relations. Herzog highlighted Israeli trauma following a deadly Hamas attack, and he underscored the global implications of the conflict, framing Hamas as a proxy of the “empire of evil emanating from Tehran.”