Despite outward positivity, sources say normalisation deal unlikely to happen any time soonA potential normalisation deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia is being treated with scepticism by Palestinian negotiators, despite outwardly positive signals from Palestinian officials, several sources with knowledge of the talks have said.Unofficial relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia have been growing for years, and the possibility of a formal diplomatic agreement has come to the fore after the two countries, along with the US, signalled progress on the matter during the UN general assembly in New York last week. Continue reading…
