Isaac Herzog: Israel wants peace with Saudi Arabia, Iran conflict is unsurprising
Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed a desire for peace with Saudi Arabia while commenting on the escalating conflict with Iran. He dismissed the possibility of diplomatic deals with Iran, citing a pattern of broken agreements, and reaffirmed the strength of Israel's relationship with the United States.
Why it matters
The statement underscores the shifting geopolitical landscape in the Middle East and the ongoing tensions between Israel, Iran, and their respective regional allies.
President Isaac Herzog said that his dream is to see peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia in a Thursday interview with Saudi Arabia's state-owned Al-Arabiya about the unfolding situation with Iran and the prospect of normalization in the region."It is my dream to see peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia. I have great respect for Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman,” said Herzog. “The thing that we want most in Israel is to see rapprochement between the nations.”“The dialogue between Jerusalem and Mecca should be the real gist of it, because I believe Jew and Muslim need to dwell together in this region in peace.
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