It will take longer than anticipated due to uncertainty among the public as well as royal family members. Regardless how long it may take time, Saudi Arabia will continue to build diplomatic ties with Israel. The playbook is set by UAE which makes its quicker than anticipated. But it becomes more clear how Saudi Arabia will achieve it now.
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While US withdraws from the region, Israel and Saudi Arabia needs alliance against Iran and radical politic Islam. Israel’s advanced agricultural, medical and security industry make Saudi Arabia prima customer. The young Price Mohammed bin Salman leans normalization ties with Israel while his father, king Salman, still persuades the idea of Palestinian state before the kingdom officially recognizes Israel.
Riyadh needs to reshape the public and royal opinion by engaging into exchanging the sports events, cultural entertainment, participating in common projects under same international institutions and make join military drills. That would be the road map for Riyadh to openly have normalization with Israel.
