Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has stated that, following Saudi Arabia’s lead, six or seven other Muslim nations are poised to renew diplomatic and trade ties with Israel. Cohen revealed that he held discussions with government officials from several Muslim countries that presently have formal relations with Israel, expressing their intention to officially recognize Israel in the near future. However, he did not disclose the identities of these countries or specify which leaders he met with.
Cohen reiterated that while progress is being made, Saudi Arabia is not yet prepared to announce its recognition of Israel, but the agreement between the two nations is nearly finalized. He optimistically asserted that the peace agreement with Saudi Arabia will be announced shortly, ushering in a new era of peace and cooperation between Israel and the Muslim world.
It’s worth noting that the United States is actively working to facilitate the restoration of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel and has expressed hopes for an imminent agreement. On the other hand, Saudi Arabia has reiterated its stance that restoring relations with Israel is contingent upon a two-state solution for Palestine.
Previously, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and other Arab nations have reestablished diplomatic and commercial ties with Israel with the mediation of the United States. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu also addressed the United Nations General Assembly recently, reaffirming the potential for renewed relations with Saudi Arabia and the creation of a peace corridor between Israel and Muslim countries in the future.
