Israeli President Herzog Expresses Hope for Peace and Normalization with Saudi Arabia in Rare Saudi TV Interview
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 16, 2026
What happened
Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave a rare interview to Saudi Al-Arabiya TV, expressing hope for peace and normalization with Saudi Arabia. He praised Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, supported US actions against Iran, and highlighted progress in the Abraham Accords. Herzog emphasized the importance of dialogue between Jerusalem and Mecca and hopes to meet Saudi leaders officially soon.
- 01Israeli President Herzog expressed his dream of peace and normalization with Saudi Arabia.
- 02Herzog showed respect for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and hopes for official meetings.
- 03He supported the US's firm response to Iran's violations and military actions.
- 04Herzog praised the Abraham Accords and Israel's relations with Morocco, Bahrain, and the UAE.
- 05He described close US-Israel dialogue despite occasional tactical disagreements.
- 06The interview is a rare diplomatic move amid ongoing Saudi-Israeli normalization talks.
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