ABSTRACT This article analyzes the transformation of a new and important relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia, bringing to light hidden aspects of their relations. It analyses the causes and character of this shift, as well as the opportunities, constrains and challenges for the relationship going forward. The primary cause of the transformation is the greatly increased threat posed by Iran and a shared concern about the reliability of the United States as an ally in this regard. The rise of the Iranian threat has weakened the influence of the Palestinian issue over Saudi policy to Israel. In the 2010s Israel and Saudi Arabia cooperated extensively to contain Iran, despite the absence of peace negotiations. Moreover, in contrast to the past, the Saudi regime is more flexible regarding the terms of any Israeli-Palestinian deal and sanctioned steps towards normalising relations with Israel prior to a comprehensive peace agreement. The future development of the relationship is still constrained by the transnational resonance of the Palestinian issue, but this constraint is weakening.

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沙特与以色列关系的转变

摘要 本文分析了以色列和沙特阿拉伯之间新的重要关系的转变，揭示了他们关系的隐藏方面。它分析了这种转变的原因和特征，以及未来关系的机遇、限制和挑战。转变的主要原因是伊朗构成的威胁大大增加，以及对美国作为这方面盟友的可靠性的共同担忧。伊朗威胁的上升削弱了巴勒斯坦问题对沙特对以色列政策的影响。在 2010 年代，尽管没有进行和平谈判，但以色列和沙特阿拉伯为遏制伊朗进行了广泛合作。此外，与过去相比，在达成全面和平协议之前，沙特政权在任何以色列-巴勒斯坦协议的条款和批准的与以色列关系正常化的步骤方面更加灵活。两国关系未来发展仍受到巴勒斯坦问题跨国共鸣的制约，但这种制约正在减弱。