Overview

• Netanyahu expressed optimism about achieving peace with Saudi Arabia in coming months, citing success of Abraham Accords.
• Saudi demands include progress on Palestinian state, US defense pact, nuclear program assistance.
• Both Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince signal mutual willingness for potential breakthrough agreement.
• Iran nuclear threat and economic benefits seen as driving factors toward Israel-Saudi rapprochement.
• Internal opposition in Israel, Saudi Arabia poses risks to finalizing any potential normalization deal.