Breaking News: Groundbreaking Quantum Leap Deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel Imminent, Says Netanyahu

The Source with Kaitlan Collins will broadcast the complete interview at 9 PM ET. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed the likelihood of a normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia. This development indicates a significant shift in foreign policy for both nations, as they move closer to a deal facilitated by the US.

Netanyahu praised the potential agreement as a groundbreaking development during his interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Friday. He expressed his belief that this pact could bring about a transformative impact on the Middle East, dismantling barriers of hostility and establishing an infrastructure network comprising energy pipelines, rail lines, and fiber optic cables connecting Asia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates.

The White House has been engaged in negotiations with Riyadh for several months regarding an alleged agreement to establish normalized relations between the two nations. Presently, Saudi Arabia, along with numerous Arab states, does not officially acknowledge Israel. This potential deal holds the capacity to improve Israel's recognition within the Muslim world, particularly considering Saudi Arabia's significant role as custodian of Islam's most sacred sites.

Back in 2002, Saudi Arabia proposed an "Arab Peace initiative" which aimed to offer Israel security and establish "normal relations" with 57 Arab and Muslim countries. However, this proposition was rejected by Israel at that time, despite its potential benefits.

This week, Saudi Arabias Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that a normalization pact with Israel would be "the biggest historical deal since the Cold War."

Benjamin Netanyahu in a one-on-one conversation with Elon Musk live streamed on X on September 18.

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Benjamin Netanyahu urges Elon Musk to combat antisemitism on X. During an interview with Fox News, bin Salman expressed his desire for the agreement to improve the Palestinians' quality of life. However, he fell short of advocating for the creation of an independent Palestinian state, which has been Riyadh's official position for the past twenty years.

Netanyahu's administration has prioritized strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia, but it remains uncertain how his right-wing coalition would handle potential concessions towards Palestinians.

On September 20, 2023, during the UN General Assembly in New York City, US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engage in a bilateral meeting.

During his interview with Collins, Netanyahu expressed his belief that Palestinians could gain advantages from the peace process. He reiterated a point made during his speech at the UN, asserting that Palestinians should participate in the process but should not have the power to veto it.

Addressing the UN General Assembly in New York this week, Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian Authority, cautioned against marginalizing the demands of his people in any potential agreement for normalization.

Abbas stated at the UNGA that peace cannot be achieved in the Middle East unless the Palestinian people have their full legitimate national rights. Tensions have escalated in the region due to Israeli military raids in Palestinian cities in the occupied West Bank, which Israel claims are necessary to halt or retaliate against Palestinian attacks on Israeli civilians. This is attributed to the perceived failure of the Palestinian Authority in fulfilling its security responsibilities.

The death toll among Palestinians and Israelis this year is projected to reach its highest level since the Palestinian uprising known as the Second Intifada, which occurred two decades ago. CNN reporters Karen Smith, Nadeen Ebrahim, Kareem Khadder, Hande Atay Alam, Kevin Liptak, and Jennifer Hansler provided their input for this report.