In an interview with the Saudi channel Al Arabiya on Thursday evening, President Isaac Herzog expressed his desire for peace with Saudi Arabia and his respect for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The interview, reported by N12, marks a public diplomatic overture to the kingdom.
President Isaac Herzog gave an interview to the Saudi channel Al Arabiya on Thursday evening, according to N12. In the interview, Herzog said: 'It is my dream to see peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia. I have great respect for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The thing we want most in Israel is to see rapprochement between the nations.' The interview is a rare public appearance by an Israeli leader on Saudi state-affiliated media, signaling a potential diplomatic opening. Herzog's remarks come amid ongoing regional normalization efforts, though no breakthrough has been announced. The President's Office has not issued an official statement on the interview.
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