Netanyahu in Saudi Arabia?: Any breakthrough?

It seems that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu secretly flew to Saudi Arabia, met MBS and Pompeo. While it is hardly a secret that some Israeli-Saudi contacts exist, this looks like a different level. What does it mean for the region? How you read this, is this some kind of breakthrough, or is it mostly a reflection of pragmatism/realism/personal ties from all sides? Read few comments.

Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Credit: https://www.netanyahu.org.il

Coronavirus (and Benny Gantz) lend another political life to Benjamin Netanyahu

As Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz have signed a unity government deal, how many political lives does Netanyahu still have? Read few comments.

Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Credit: https://www.netanyahu.org.il

Israel elections 2019: Change or more of the same?

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Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Credit: https://www.netanyahu.org.il

Netanyahu’s illiberal connection?

Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu just visited Hungary and had a summit with V4 countries and many observers suggested that he might feel quite comfortable among illiberal partners as current Hungarian and Polish governments are described. How would you see this, would you agree or not, and why? (you might also have heard about how Netanyahu basically supported Hungarian campaign against George Soros).

Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu at V4 summit in Budapest with Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán. Credit: http://www.kormany.hu

What’s next for Israel-US relations?

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is somehow backing away from the pre-election comments that there would be no Palestinian state on his watch, but is seems Israel-US relations (of maybe better to say Obama-Netanyahu relations?) are in a very bad shape with the US even suggesting it may give less support to Israel in the UN.  What is your view on the current state of Israel-US relations taking into account also Iran nuclear talks and (currently not very much existent) peace process? Read few comments.

We shouldn’t expect too much from Obama’s nuclear summit

But let’s get not too cynical.  The goal of a nuclear weapons-free world is admirable.

US-Israel relations are definitely not at a all-time low

Israel depends on America’s support in the world but both countries have also mutual interests.