If talks do take place, the question arises: will the Trump administration consult with Israel about its red lines?
Regional threats and Gaza’s future have spurred Israeli business leaders to push for renewed ties with Arab states, especially Saudi Arabia, to build a new Middle East order.
If Saudi Arabia does join the Abraham Accords, it would signal a brave new Middle East, where peace and prosperity between Jews and Arabs can become the new norm.
The further Israel sinks into its one-state reality, the more irrelevant we become in key geopolitical considerations and regional diplomacy.
The new initiative will help US diplomats become familiar with the promise and complexity of the Accords and other normalization agreements.
JINSA Vice President for Policy Blaise Misztal warns that Trump's plans for the Middle East may not account for the region's complex interconnected challenges.
A Saudi normalization deal with Israel could have profound implications for Saudi Vision 2030, positively affecting economic growth, regional stability, and technological advancements.
"The Saudis can create a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia; they have a lot of land over there," he said.
Put differently, Netanyahu wants Trump to get the Saudis to drop the Palestinian Authority from the Gaza formula.
"Therefore, I want to make use of the opportunity to communicate with you, the Israeli people, directly as a Saudi who genuinely seeks peace."
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