Saudi Arabia seeks two-state solution from Israel for Gaza rebuilding support

haaretz.com October 18, 2024, 03:01 PM UTC

Summary: Saudi Arabia is pushing for Israel to accept a two-state solution in exchange for support in rebuilding Gaza. This comes after the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, which some see as a chance for a cease-fire and normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been in talks with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE about post-Hamas plans. A proposed new Palestinian prime minister, Salam Fayyad, could lead a reformed Palestinian Authority involved in an international peacekeeping force.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may need to allow the Palestinian Authority's participation for this plan to succeed. However, opposition from some coalition members could complicate the process, which needs to move quickly to align with U.S. interests.

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