What is the Saudi deal and can it reshape the Middle East?

The United States and Saudi Arabia are negotiating a substantial agreement aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas conflict and advancing Middle Eastern stability.

Central issues include the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, establishing moderate Palestinian governance, and defense treaties countering Iran's influence.

Saudi Arabia requires a realistic pathway to a Palestinian state as part of any agreement, a condition facing resistance within Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu opposes advancement of a Palestinian state, emphasizing security concerns for Israelis (Dagospia).

Netanyahu's purportedly rejected U.S. requests regarding funds transfers to the Palestinian Authority (Dagospia).

U.S. officials claim Netanyahu won't be in office forever, suggesting the U.S. is planning for a post-Netanyahu era (Ynet and Assawsana).

There are political obstacles in all three countries, and the plans involve delicate negotiations and proposed meetings in Saudi Arabia.

High-profile U.S. visitors, such as Senator Lindsey Graham and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have held talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other Arab leaders.

The discussions are building on the momentum of the Abraham Accords but confront significant hurdles, including Israeli public opposition following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.

The proposed pact could reshape regional alliances and significantly impact the Israel-Palestine conflict.

A U.S.-Saudi-Israeli alliance could curb Iranian expansionism and terrorism in the region, potentially bringing long-term stability.

Palestinian statehood and Gaza’s reconstruction represent a dramatic shift in regional dynamics, potentially altering the landscape of Middle East peace efforts.

The success or failure of these negotiations holds implications for the political futures of those involved, such as Netanyahu's position in Israel and broader U.S.-Middle East relations.