Israel Says Talking to US, Gulf on How To Forge Ties With Riyadh

  • FM Lapid sees slow process for diplomatic ties with kingdom
  • Israel comments come ahead of US President Biden visit

Yair Lapid

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Israel has been talking to the US and Gulf Arab countries about how it could normalize diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia but realizes any progress is likely to be slow, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said on Monday.