Israel-Saudi peace deal likely within 6 months, says Israeli FM; Saudis may ‘bribe’ Abbas
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(Worthy News) – Saudi Arabia is prepared to pay the Palestinian Authority (PA) to gain its acquiescence to Riyadh’s normalization of relations with Israel, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
Former Palestinian officials and Saudi officials who are involved in the discussions say that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, raised the suggestion of restoring the kingdom’s financial support with PA President Mahmoud Abbas in April.
The Saudis cut its aid to the PA by over 80% in 2019, to some $32 million per year, although it also consistently supports the UN’s Palestinian refugee program, UNRWA, with some $27 million donated in 2022. [ Source: World Israel News (Read More…) ]
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