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Saudi shift shakes Israel

Saudi Arabia has initiated a series of strategic decisions that are quietly but fundamentally altering the balance of power in the Middle East. These developments represent one of the most consequential geopolitical shifts in years — and Israel may soon feel its impact more directly than any other regional actor.

Central to this transformation is Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whose leadership has moved the kingdom from cautious regional diplomacy toward a more assertive and self-confident role. Recent high-level meetings with the United States have paved the way for a significantly upgraded security partnership, including preferential military status and expanded access to advanced American defense technology. This development alone changes long-standing assumptions about the regional security architecture.

At the same time, Saudi Arabia’s long-discussed normalization with Israel remains theoretically possible — but under conditions that have changed dramatically. Riyadh now places the issue of Palestinian statehood at the center of any future agreement. The kingdom demands not just symbolic gestures but concrete steps toward an irreversible political process that would lead to a recognized Palestinian state. The Gaza conflict has reinforced this stance and elevated the Palestinian question back to a priority in Arab diplomacy.

For Israel, this shift generates several strategic concerns:

1. Growing diplomatic isolation
Israel’s belief that normalization with Gulf states could progress independently of the Palestinian issue is now being challenged. Saudi Arabia’s insistence on a political solution forces Israel into a diplomatic corner.

2. Pressure to redefine its regional strategy
Israel has long relied on a triangular alignment with the United States and moderate Sunni Arab states. The new U.S.–Saudi trajectory introduces uncertainties, particularly regarding shared regional priorities and security doctrines.

3. Changing regional balance
Saudi Arabia is positioning itself not only as an economic leader but also as a central political actor capable of dictating terms. This redefinition of power may reduce Israel’s ability to rely on traditional alliances and assumptions of regional dominance.

4. Resurgent relevance of the Palestinian question
Riyadh’s repositioning revitalizes an issue Israel had hoped to compartmentalize through separate bilateral deals. Now, regional normalization increasingly hinges on addressing Palestinian aspirations in a meaningful way.

Analysts warn that these changes are not temporary. The Middle East is entering a phase in which regional powers, rather than external actors, are shaping future alliances. Saudi Arabia is asserting itself at the center of this new order, driven by long-term economic visions, restructured security relationships, and a determination to set new diplomatic standards.

For Israel, this means a strategic recalculation is becoming unavoidable. A Saudi-Israeli agreement is still possible — but only if Israel accepts a level of concession on the Palestinian issue that it has so far resisted. Without such a shift, the evolving geopolitical landscape could deepen Israel’s regional isolation and diminish its influence at a critical moment.

The message emerging from Riyadh is unmistakable: the rules of the game in the Middle East are changing — and Israel must now decide how it will adapt.

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