The Iran War and the Future of the Abraham Accords
Will Saudi Arabia turn towards Israel, or away?
April 16, 2026
Will Saudi Arabia turn towards Israel, or away?
For 48 days, there has been a degree of military cooperation among Israel, the Gulf states, Jordan, and the U.S. that is unprecedented—surpassing even what was seen in the twelve-day war. That fact militates against the contention that the Gaza war made normalization between Israel and Arab states impossible. But the crippling of Iran could also reduce Saudi Arabia’s reasons for joining the Abraham Accords. Sasson Haddad examines the possible outcomes:
Will Saudi Arabia turn towards Israel, or away?
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For 48 days, there has been a degree of military cooperation among Israel, the Gulf states, Jordan, and the U.S. that is unprecedented—surpassing even what was seen in the twelve-day war. That fact militates against the contention that the Gaza war made normalization between Israel and Arab states impossible. But the crippling of Iran could also reduce Saudi Arabia’s reasons for joining the Abraham Accords. Sasson Haddad examines the possible outcomes:
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