Israel and Saudi Arabia: A Secret Relationship

What was the initial public perception of the relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia?

• They were enemies.

• They were close allies.

• They had a formal alliance.

• They shared cultural values.

What was a significant event that aligned the interests of Israel and Saudi Arabia in the 1960s?

• The Yemen Civil War

• The Madrid Peace Conference

• The Six-Day War

• The Khartoum Resolution

What was the outcome of the Khartoum Resolution?

• Trade agreements with Israel

• Peace with Israel

• No peace, recognition, or negotiations with Israel

• Recognition of Israel

What was a key reason for Israel's rejection of the Saudi peace proposal in 1981?

• Pressure from the United States

• Fear of economic sanctions

• Desire to maintain control over Jerusalem

• Lack of interest in peace

During the Gulf War, why did Saddam Hussein target Israel with missiles?

• To destroy Israeli military bases

• To gain control of Israeli territory

• To force Arab countries to switch sides

• To provoke Israel into joining the war

What was a significant factor that brought Israel and Saudi Arabia closer in the 2000s?

• The rise of Hezbollah

• The Arab Spring

• The Madrid Peace Conference

• The threat from Iran

How did the Arab Spring influence Israel's view of Saudi Arabia?

• As a potential enemy

• As a regional destabilizer

• As an advocate for regional stability

• As a competitor for resources

What was a major development in 2020 regarding Israel's relations with Arab countries?

• A joint military operation

• A new war with Saudi Arabia

• A historic agreement brokered by the US

• A complete breakdown of relations

What was a potential reason for Hamas' attack on Israel in 2023?

• To gain international support

• To disrupt a potential Israel-Saudi deal

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To capture Israeli territory

What is a key benefit of a Saudi-Israeli alliance?

• Increased cultural exchange

• Enhanced regional stability

• Access to new markets

• Shared military bases