The Israeli finance minister told the Saudis to ride camels instead of expecting Israeli support for a Palestinian state, and Riyadh responded. A Saudi social media activist: "We ride camels? You're panting after us for normalization."
Those present were informed of promises reportedly being made by Tony Blair, the Gaza envoy, while the prime minister sought to calm the room. Also: Who believes Israel missed a golden opportunity to eliminate a senior Hamas official in the Strip at the last minute?
Former Hamas hostage Eliya Cohen proposed to girlfriend Ziv Avud on a Tel Aviv hotel rooftop, celebrating love's triumph seven months after his release from Gaza captivity.
Minister of finance firmly rejects the pre-requisite set by Riyadh on the path for a regional deal, telling the Makor Rishon conference a deal with Israel is one where Jerusalem sovereignty "all across our borders". "If Saudi Arabia tells Israel normalization in exchange for a Palestinian state, friends no thank you, keep riding camels in the desert."
Azerbaijan and Indonesia are expected to form the core of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) to be deployed in Gaza. The force is anticipated to comprise tens of thousands of troops. Their participation comes after Israel vetoed the inclusion of Turkish soldiers in the multinational force, as previously revealed by Israel Hayom.
