After years of tension, Sunni Saudi Arabia and Shia Iran re-established diplomatic relations in March 2023, in an attempt to patch things up. But tensions have remained high, especially over Yemen, where Iran continues to back the Shi’a Houthis and Saudi Arabia supports the mostly-Sunni national government. Another bone of contention is Lebanon, where the […]
US, Moscow, Arab nations, and UN warn Israel against ‘further escalation’
Moscow has joined in warning against further escalation, along with Israel’s Arab neighbors such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and even the Biden administration, which “urged Israeli leaders not to retaliate, fearing a regional war.” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has also warned UN “members not to further escalate tensions with reprisals […]
Saudi Arabia and the Guinness Book of World Records
The Saudi Crown Prince has been using money from Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Investment Fund to go on a buying spree to put his country on the map in as many favorable ways as possible. He wants people to forget the murder and dismemberment of the dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi bombing of civilians […]
Saudis detain woman for displaying ‘Palestinian’ flag in front of Ka’aba in Mecca
Saudi detain a woman for displaying a Palestinian flag in front of Ka'aba in Mecca. pic.twitter.com/1bWOM6vvgo — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) February 24, 2024 The rest of the Islamic world knows what the “Palestinians” are all about.
‘We Will Have To Do Things for Saudi Arabia That Will Be Very Unpopular in This Country’: Biden Aide
What are these things that will be “very unpopular in this country and in our Congress”? An excerpt from the extended piece on the Biden administration’s outreach to Hamas supporters in Michigan who refuse to vote for him unless he pressures Israel to stop bombing Hamas. Biden dispatched Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer to […]
Saudi Arabia says it’s willing to make ‘concessions on Palestinians’ for a peace deal with Israel
Saudi officials have “told their US counterparts that Riyadh would not insist Israel take concrete steps to create a Palestinian state.” On the surface, this offer seems to be a golden opportunity for Israel to embrace the so-called two-state solution, with the help of the US and Saudi Arabia, in exchange for peace. Yet taking […]
EU’s high representative for foreign affairs threatens Israel over two-state solution
As the European Union, the United Nations, and the U.S., along with Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the Arab League, plan a “peace conference” to call for a “two-state solution,” the main player, Israel, is left out of the picture. “All EU member states agreed that the priority was to expand humanitarian assistance, stop all Israeli […]
The Saudis and Others Have a Major Stake In Ending the Houthis’ Attacks on Red Sea Shipping
Seth Mandel discusses the escalating Houthi threat to the world economy here: “Biden Has No Choice But To Stop the Houthis,” by Seth Mandel, Commentary, December 20, 2023: Other costs also get passed on to consumers: The alternate route for these ships runs around Africa, adding time and fuel to every trip. If the problem […]
Biden claims Hamas struck because he was working with the Saudis to bring peace to Middle East
BIDEN, THE MIRACLE WORKER: In case you missed this today, President Biden claimed, although "I cannot prove what I'm about to say," Hamas attacked Israel because he was working with the Saudis and was very close to bringing peace to the region. WATCHpic.twitter.com/bLehba74zh — Simon Ateba (@simonateba) November 25, 2023 He is a serial liar […]
Saudi Arabia Is Not Your Friend
A lesson we should have learned after 9/11. Americans and Israelis tend to suffer from ‘delusions of diplomacy’ when it comes to the Muslim world. Some Israelis in particular have the conviction that because they have back channels to Muslim nations and private talks with them that they’re on track to a better relationship. A […]