The majority of Israelis believe a Saudi deal would neither affect the judicial reform protests nor advance Netanyahu’s political standing.
The co-chairs of the Land of Israel Caucus expressed optimism over the diplomatic progress made with Saudi Arabia, but warned Israel will not cede its rights.
Eli Cohen: "It's important to restate what the prime minister said, peace with Saudi Arabia is also peace between Jews and the Muslim world."
From warrior to statesman: Netanyahu's words resonated not just with the international audience but were a clarion call to his fellow Israelis to rally behind his vision.
Netanyahu: Tyrants in Tehran are nothing but a curse • "We must not give the Palestinians a veto over Israel's relations with Arab states"
Despite the divide between the divide between Israeli Jewish and Israeli Arab society on the issue of Saudi normalization, its significance has broad recognition.
The important comments by Saudi Arabia’s crown prince this week about potential normalization with Israel and also Iran’s nuclear program illustrate how Riyadh is positioning itself in the region.