‘Right moment' for steps toward Israeli-Saudi normalization, says Daniel Shapiro

Daniel Shapiro, former US Ambassador to Israel and Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council, discusses what to expect from US President Joe Biden’s trip next month to Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia; whether the US and Israel are in sync on the Iran nuclear deal; the prospects for Israel-Saudi normalization and Israel-Palestinian peace talks; and scenarios for Israel’s fall elections, including the possible return of Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister.

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