Monday, November 23, 2020

Israel PM 'flew to Saudi Arabia for secret talks with crown prince' - BBC News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly flew to Saudi Arabia on Sunday to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Israeli media report.

Flight-tracking data showed a business jet previously used by Mr Netanyahu travelled to the Red Sea city of Neom.

There was no official confirmation, but an Israeli minister said he had been told about it by the foreign ministry.

It would be the first known meeting between leaders of the historical foes, whom the US wants to normalise ties.

President Donald Trump has recently brokered deals establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan.

Saudi Arabia cautiously welcomed those moves, but indicated it would not follow suit until there was a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians.

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  1. Saudi Foreign Minister Denies Crown Prince Meeting Israeli Officials..

    Media reports earlier emerged suggesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had made an unannounced trip to see the Saudi crown prince, around the time the latter had been scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Secretary Mike Pompeo.

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