“It’s a delicate relationship, it’s very fragile, novel in many respects,” said the official during a Zoom briefing to reporters. “I would urge you to be patient for a few more days before we can put out in the open what will actually be the immediate materialization of this process.”
The official said that Israel was operating as if “the steps we are taking now will only be the beginning, the start of the process of normalization between the countries.”
Israel supports the détente in the tense relations between Washington and Riyadh since Biden took office, stressed the official. “It’s important for the US, it’s important for Israel and important for the security of the region.”
Biden is set to land at Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday for a visit that will include Israel and the West Bank, before leaving for Saudi Arabia on Friday. READ MORE
