Concerns of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince
At a time when the massacres initiated by Israel in Gaza accelerate the normalization process with Saudi Arabia before October 7, 2023, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) is in deep anxiety. According to Politico, with the beginning of the attacks in Gaza, MBS contacted American officials and stated that his life could be in danger after taking steps towards normalization with Israel.
In the news, MBS recalled the assassination of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat after signing an agreement with Israel and asked, “What kind of precautions did you take to protect Sadat?” It was stated that he asked a question like this. This situation has caused MBS to question his own security, considering what happened in the past.
It was also emphasized that MBS wanted to add his intention to “ensure that Israel takes steps towards the establishment of the Palestinian state” to its normalization efforts. However, Israel’s rejection of this request left MBS deeply disappointed. This situation once again reveals how complex and risky Saudi Arabia’s policies in the region are.
