What are relations like between Saudi Arabia and Israel?

Israel and Saudi Arabia do not have diplomatic relations; they have no embassy in the other country. Travel between the two is problematic as a result. read more

Israel and Saudi Arabia do not have diplomatic relations. However, both countries are allies of the United States and oppose the expansion of regional influence by the Islamic Republic of Iran. News reports have surfaced indicating behind-the-scenes diplomatic and intelligence cooperation between the countries. read more

Israel and Saudi Arabia do not have any official diplomatic relations. However, news reports have surfaced indicating extensive behind-the-scenes diplomatic and intelligence cooperation between the countries, in pursuit of mutual goals against regional enemy Iran. read more

Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States share common goals with Israel, one of which is developing new energy, water, and agricultural technology. In 2015, Israel opened its first diplomatic mission in the United Arab Emirates, and there are extensive business ties between Israel and Gulf countries valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. read more