How the normalization with Saudi Arabia was missed
Bin Salman promised the Biden administration to send soldiers to Gaza, the Saudis settled for a commitment to a Palestinian state within 7 years - but Netanyahu said no. Also: The Americans who believe that…
Assessment
A reportedly missed opportunity for Saudi normalization hinged on Israeli rejection of Saudi terms including a Palestinian state timeline. The snippet also hints at internal U.S. assessments of Iranian leadership change and realignment, though details remain speculative. The key question is whether these negotiations can be revived under different circumstances.