Skip to Content
AP National News

Netanyahu, set to return to office, eyes deal with Saudis

By
Published 12:12 pm

By JOSEF FEDERMAN
Associated Press

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s designated prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has vowed to seek full diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia once he takes office. Netanyahu spoke in an interview with the Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya network on Thursday. He claimed that normalized relations with the powerful Gulf Arab country would also promote peace with the Palestinians. Netanyahu also said he would be open to behind-the-scenes peace talks with the Palestinians. The comments in a rare interview with an Arab news outlet appeared to be aimed at easing concerns over the far-right makeup of the government that Netanyahu is forming.

Article Topic Follows: AP National News

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KTVZ is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.