Netanyahu Pursues Further Arab Normalization Efforts Post-Conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed hope on Monday for future peace agreements with additional Arab countries once the ongoing conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah comes to an end. Speaking in the Knesset, Netanyahu emphasized his vision for a post-war regional alliance aimed at bringing stability to the Middle East.

“The day after Hamas no longer controls Gaza and Hezbollah no longer sits on our northern border, we are working on plans to stabilize those two fronts,” Netanyahu stated. He noted that alongside security goals, Israel is preparing diplomatically to expand its existing peace framework. “I aspire to continue the process I led a few years ago with the Abraham Accords and achieve peace with more Arab countries,” he said.

The Abraham Accords, brokered by the United States in 2020, marked a historic breakthrough as Israel normalized relations with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. Since then, efforts have continued, especially toward Saudi Arabia, which has shown interest in diplomacy with Israel but has maintained that peace with the Palestinians must precede normalization.

Netanyahu cited a shared goal of regional stability and prosperity. “These countries, and others, see clearly the blows we are landing on those who attack us, the Iranian axis of evil,” he said. “They aspire, like us, for a stable, secure, and prosperous Middle East.”

Israel’s post-war vision reflects both security and diplomatic aspirations, marking an opportunity for expanded cooperation with the Arab world. With US support, Israel seeks to deepen ties with neighboring nations as it envisions a Middle East united by shared interests in peace, security, and economic development.

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