While this is likely far-fetched, and cannot be separated from political posturing within Israel, in today’s Middle East it is not difficult to discern the reasons why both sides would court each other. The Israeli press even reported, citing the prime minister’s office, that Netanyahu intends to formalize relations with Saudi Arabia ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections, which at the time were slated for November.
After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s official visit to Oman in October-the first for an Israeli head of state since 1996-he has been vocal in his intentions to build on that by solidifying ties with other states, including Bahrain.
