Opposition leader Naftali Bennett said Wednesday that Israel should pursue peace and normalization with Saudi Arabia despite the costs, arguing that normalization can be achieved without harming Israel's interests, without establishing a Palestinian state, and without creating a path toward one, according to a social media post.
In a statement circulated Wednesday, opposition leader Naftali Bennett called for Israel to pursue normalization with Saudi Arabia, asserting that the benefits outweigh the costs and that the process need not involve a Palestinian state. Bennett's remarks add his voice to the ongoing debate over Saudi normalization, which has been a topic of discussion in Israeli politics. The former prime minister has previously weighed in on territorial issues, but this statement focuses specifically on the Saudi track.
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