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Prince Khalid bin Salman said increasing antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric out of the kingdom are not reflective of the monarchy’s position
Growing tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE reflect shifting Gulf alliances, with implications for Israel and the US role in the region.
If US President Donald Trump doesn't follow through on promises to strike Iran, IRGC will be 'emboldened,' Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman warns.
Israel and Saudi Arabia have also staked out opposing positions on Syria, where Riyadh supports President Ahmad al-Sharaa, while Israel has been much more hesitant to embrace the new Syrian leader and has acted militarily to protect the Druze Syrian minority near its border.
The premier said Jerusalem is tracking Saudi shifts, calling on Riyadh and other states seeking normalization not to align with forces opposed to peace and the Jewish state’s legitimacy.
Saudi Arabia expands its diplomatic options with Russia, Iran, China, and Turkey as Washington weighs confrontation with Tehran.