Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said publicly in an interview that Israel should not offer Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) any concessions without receiving substantial benefits from Saudi Arabia in return. He believes that Israel is already providing benefits unilaterally, called this approach a mistake, and demanded that the government reconsider its diplomatic strategy toward Saudi Arabia.
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2026-10-19 20:09 · Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Saudi Arabia: My position is that Israel should not give MBS anything until he gives something in return. I think we are giving him things. I don't want to…
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Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich Opposes Concessions to Saudi Arabia Without Anything in Return
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