Amit Segal (N12): 'Suddenly, the Saudis are praying toward Jerusalem, not Mecca'

Prominent Israeli journalist Amit Segal observed a shift in Saudi focus, writing that Saudi Arabia now appears oriented toward Jerusalem rather than Mecca. The comment is a personal analysis, not a confirmed policy change.

Amit Segal (N12), a prominent Israeli journalist, wrote on Telegram: 'Suddenly, the Saudis are not praying to Mecca but to Jerusalem.' The observation, posted Wednesday evening, appeared to reflect what Segal sees as a shift in Saudi Arabia's religious and political orientation. No further details or official confirmation were provided.

3 developments

1. 5 hours ago · 21:14 · 16 SeptLatest

   Segal mocked Saudi reliance on Israel after years of anti-Israel incitement.

2. 17:40 · 16 Sept

   Segal adds that Saudi Arabia now appears oriented toward Jerusalem.

3. 16:34 · 16 Sept

   Amit Segal: Riyadh increasingly turning to Israel for security cooperation.

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