Although Saudi Arabia “opposed the US attack on Iran” and also condemned Israel, another key factor is now coming into play: economics. Saudi Arabia, according to the Middle East Eye, “is wary of Tehran asserting control of the Strait of Hormuz and setting a precedent that allows its energy facilities to be targeted.” Days ago, […]
Iran’s foreign minister goes to Riyadh ‘to discuss efforts to halt Israel’s incursions into Gaza and Lebanon’
Beware of Saudi Arabia. It’s all over the map as it seeks to balance its economic and Sharia interests, but of course it is disposed to protect its Wahhabi values and the Muslim ummah. Why wouldn’t it be? See a few articles below: Saudi Arabia to release more Hamas-linked prisoners after meeting with Hamas senior […]
Saudi Arabia Summit: Gulf Cooperation Council strengthens ties with Russia, India, Brazil
The purpose and objectives of the Gulf Cooperation Council include unity among member states and expanding partnerships in a broad range of areas, including economics, finance, health, technology, and commerce. Islamic states operate under the umbrella of the Sharia and related issues. A primary interest is the Palestinian cause. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem […]
Saudi FM: ‘Agreements with US very, very close,’ Palestinian state ‘in exchange for normalizing with Israel’
Blinken working out deals between Saudi Arabia and America is one thing. It’s another thing altogether for Blinken to assume a position in which he negotiates Palestinian statehood and Saudi normalization on behalf of Israel. What country on the face of the earth would allow two other countries to negotiate regarding issues of its wellbeing […]
Riyadh: Arab and Islamic summits claim Israel not acting in self-defense, Iran calls for its total destruction
As Israel’s just war against Hamas in Gaza progresses, the Arab countries and Iran are unifying in support of the Palestinians. Muslim countries have not acknowledged the horrifying terrorism committed against Israel, but instead have accused Israel of “crimes and terrorism against the Palestinian people” in the latest summits of Arab and Islamic nations in […]
Saudi Arabia to host Islamic summits that will include Iran to discuss ‘peaceful resolution’ in Gaza
The objective of the summits of Arab and Islamic nations is “to drive towards peaceful resolution of the conflict.” How meaningful can these “Arab and Islamic summits” really be, given that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation has steadfastly stood by the Palestinians and Hamas, and collectively reference Israel as an “occupier”? In addition, Iran will […]
Saudi Arabia Suspends Talks About Normalizing Ties With Israel
According to the online Arabic daily newspaper Elaph, Saudi Arabia is calling off talks about normalizing ties with Israel. More on this unsurprising announcement can be found here: “Saudi Arabia suspends talks on peace deal with Israel, Arab report claims,” Jerusalem Post, September 17, 2023: Saudi Arabia has informed the Biden administration of its decision […]
Muslims enraged as Brazilian soccer star arrives in Saudi Arabia wearing a cross
Meanwhile, there are millions upon millions of Muslims in Western countries, with no restrictions whatsoever on the practice of their religion. Yet even most Westerners would never dream of holding Saudi Arabia to the same standard. “Brazilian Soccer Star Neymar Widely Condemned By Muslim Clerics, Social Media Users For Arriving In Saudi Arabia Wearing Cross […]
Saudis Crow Over Biden Coming Hat-In-Hand to Riyadh
What was once planned as a quick visit to Israel-and-the-Palestinians by President Biden has become a three-way affair, with Saudi Arabia not only added to the itinerary, but has become the main event, the meeting in Riyadh with the Saudi Crown Prince will overshadow his lightning visits to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. In Israel, Biden will […]
Saudi Arabia: Brothers executed for murdering mom who tried to stop them from joining the Islamic State
In 2016, Muslim twin brothers in Saudi Arabia murdered their mother because she opposed the Islamic State and tried to stop her sons from joining the group in Syria. Now, after they spent nearly seven years in jail, the twins were just executed by Saudi Arabia. Over the weekend, news emerged that Saudi Arabia executed […]