Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has described the potential inclusion of Saudi Arabia in the Abraham Accords as a "historic leap forward" for Middle East peace. In a statement posted on social media, the office said that recent joint military action by the United States and Israel against Iran, along with Israel's efforts to dismantle what it calls Iran's "terror axis," have created new opportunities to expand the circle of peace.
The statement also referenced US President Donald Trump, noting that he has similarly emphasized the historic significance of Saudi Arabia joining the accords. The Abraham Accords, brokered by the United States in 2020, normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. Saudi Arabia, a key regional power, has not yet formalized ties with Israel.
Observers view Saudi normalization as a potential game-changer, given the kingdom's influence in the Arab and Muslim world. However, Saudi officials have previously conditioned normalization on progress toward a Palestinian state. The latest remarks from Israel come amid heightened tensions with Iran and ongoing US-led diplomacy in the region. No official response from Saudi Arabia has been reported so far.