“All sides have hammered out, I think, a basic framework for what we might be able to drive at,” White House official John Kirby says, amid ongoing efforts to bring the Sunni kingdom into the Abraham Accords.
"The normalization will be between Israel and Saudi Arabia. If the Palestinians oppose it the kingdom will continue in its path," one source says. "Saudi Arabia supports a peace plan for the Palestinians, but this time it wanted something for Saudi Arabia, not just for the Palestinians."
Haim Katz is expected to take part in various events and forums during his two-day visit. He will also hold meetings with his various counterparts, with a focus on those from the region.
Israeli officials say that although there has been progress in the negotiations over a potential normalization agreement, difficulties still remain.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly instructed Israeli nuclear experts to work on such a proposal as part of a potential normalization agreement with Riyadh.
Remark comes as President Joe Biden presses ahead with an effort to broker historic ties between the two regional powerhouses, Washington's top Middle East allies.
Israel's Knesset speaker Amir Ohana, who visited Morocco earlier this year, said Mayara's visit was supposed to be a highlight of the new relations. He said Israel wished Mayara “a speedy and full recovery.”
Benny Gantz attacks PM Netanyahu during Israel Hayom – HaShomer HaChadash conference on personal security.
The event, jointly held by HaShomer HaChadash and Israel Hayom, saw National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speak.
The secretary of state spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about expanding Israel’s regional integration and countering threats posed by Iran, the State Department said in a statement.