The Middle East Institute hosted an on-the-record press briefing to discuss the role of key regional partners Qatar and Egypt in the Israel-Hamas conflict, from the question of hostage negotiations being led by Doha to the evacuation of U.S. citizens and the wounded to Egypt. Recorded Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Speakers Brian Katulis Vice President of Policy, MEI Mirette F. Mabrouk Director, Egypt and the Horn of Africa Program, MEI
The Saudi government has long held that a key sticking point in normalization talks with Israel is the status of Palestinians who live under Israeli occupation.
Iran will not stop Israel from realising normalisation of ties with Saudi Arabia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, responding to a statement from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.