While Israel and Saudi Arabia share security interests, that has not led to bilateral ties, and Dr. Michal Yaari of the Open University, an expert in Saudi political and security affairs, explained to Arutz Sheva why the Saudis refuse to advance ties further.
"There are definitely people who oppose the relationship. For them the issues over Israel’s occupation and the Temple Mount are too much," said Yaari, referring to Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria and on the holiest site in Judaism. (Read More)
