ConflictsMiddle EastAmid war, Israel's warming ties with Saudi Arabia on hold02:53This browser does not support the video element.ConflictsMiddle EastAlex Forrest Whiting10/25/2023October 25, 2023Before Israel declared war on Hamas and began its strikes on Gaza, Israel and Saudi Arabia were in the process of establishing diplomatic relations for the first time — after decades as enemies. But now that process appears to have been put on ice.Copy linkAdvertisement