Relatives of Saudis facing heavy sentences for social media posts are calling on the kingdom s de facto ruler to take action after he voiced shame over their cases.
After Mohammed bin Salman blames 'bad laws' for harsh rulings, brother of man sentenced to death for social media posts says de facto ruler can 'cancel them'
Recent bullish statements by Saudi and Israeli leaders have fuelled speculation that a landmark normalisation deal is in the offing, despite daunting hurdles that have yet to be cleared.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu followed that up by telling the United Nations General Assembly "we are at the cusp" of "an historic peace". US President Joe Biden, whose aides are driving the push, wants a deal locked in before he becomes consumed by his re-election campaign next year, according to people briefed on the talks.
Will lingering obstacles derail a Saudi-Israeli pact? iraqinews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iraqinews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.