Hamas Attack Thrusts Palestinians Back Into Center of Mideast

Israeli-Saudi negotiations may be delayed as priorities shift
Israel is now fully focused on destroying Hamas military wing

An Israeli army self-propelled gun moves towards the border with Gaza outside Sderot, Israel, on Oct. 8. — An Israeli army self-propelled gun moves towards the border with Gaza outside Sderot, Israel, on Oct. 8.
Photographer: Kobi Wolf/Bloomberg

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By Ethan Bronner

October 8, 2023 at 4:37 PM UTC

Updated on

October 9, 2023 at 4:39 AM UTC

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As Israel focused on forging ties with Saudi Arabia to create a “new” Middle East of free trade and high-tech innovation, it sought to keep Palestinian influence to a minimum.