Herzog, Saudi official interviews revive Saudi-Israel ties amid Iran strikes on Gulf - analysis
The crisis could strengthen the case for regional defense cooperation, including quiet coordination with Israel, without necessarily bringing the kingdom closer to formal diplomatic relations
Assessment
The flurry of interviews from both Israeli and Saudi officials signals a deliberate effort to test the waters for renewed behind-the-scenes ties. Iran's strikes on Gulf states are reshaping regional threat calculations, making quiet defense coordination more plausible. The key tension remains whether shared security interests can push Saudi Arabia toward normalization or merely keep cooperation informal.