Watan-The SaudiLeaks opposition website sheds light on what it claims are dangerous roles played by the Crown Prince and de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in secretly supporting Israel.
Over the past few years, the Saudi Crown Prince has taken on increasingly dangerous roles in supporting Israel in the region, using the promotion of public normalization as a facade for more sinister and cunning schemes.
According to the report highlighted by (Watan), observers agree that the Kingdom will not normalize relations with Israel in the near future, with one of the main reasons being that normalization is merely a facade for legitimizing pre-existing relationships.
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Normalization – Both Overt and Covert
According to observers, one of the goals of the back-and-forth statements by both parties is to divert attention from what is actually happening, especially given the more dangerous roles currently being executed by Mohammed bin Salman.
The report points out that since assuming the throne, the Crown Prince has waged a fierce war to change the kingdom religiously, ethically, and morally, diverting it from its Arab and Islamic heritage.
The frequent discussion of Saudi normalization, both overtly and covertly, appears to break the psychological barrier for Arab and Islamic countries, encouraging them to engage due to the symbolic nature of the kingdom.
However, behind the scenes, the statements serve to distract public opinion and draw it away from the backdoor through which the Crown Prince is executing his roles. According to observers, normalization with other Arab countries is a means to an end, but normalization with Saudi Arabia is the ultimate goal.
The serious implications
The “SaudiLeaks” report highlights the serious implications of Saudi Arabia’s normalization with Israel, ranging from its direct connection to Israel’s security in the region to being a part of their larger and more dangerous dream: the “Greater State of Israel.”
While there are clear ambitions for occupation in countries like the UAE and Bahrain, Israel’s aspirations for Saudi Arabia are direct. They do not plan for a direct occupation of the Tabuk Al-Louz mountain in Tabuk, but they expect a series of events that will lead to Israel engulfing the northern region of Saudi Arabia.
The Future City of Neom
The report discusses the future city of Neom, which Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman intends to build and make a key project of his Vision 2030 initiative for Saudi Arabia. However, in reality, Neom is considered the city of Israelis, as its name is derived from the Torah’s Kingdom of Neom (ממלכת נוים), located in the heart of their purported “Greater Israel,” just 160 km away from the borders of the occupying state.
An Israeli rabbi appeared on the Hebrew channel “i24NEWS” and mentioned that the idea of the Neom project was proposed to him years ago. He noted that he asked about the presence of other religions in this new city but did not receive a specific answer. He concluded that he understood at that time where Saudi Arabia was heading with its vision for 2030.
The American “Atlantic Council” had previously indicated talks about Israeli companies contributing to the construction of Neom. The “Wall Street Journal” reported on coordination between Rabbi Yaakov Hertzog, who frequently visits the Kingdom, and a Jewish engineer working on the Neom project regarding the possibility of establishing a company to produce kosher Jewish food.
“Tiran and Sanafir”
According to the Israeli organization Samawal, which coordinates normalization efforts, the official normalization by Saudi Arabia is not due to fears of Iran but rather the economic influence of Neom, which requires Saudi control over the Tiran Strait. Consequently, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman concluded an agreement to transfer ownership of the islands of Tiran and Sanafir from Egypt to Saudi Arabia after decades of delays. This agreement designates them as international waters allowing free navigation without interference from any party, thus preventing any future threat to Israel’s navigation in the strategic strait.
What did Golda Meir say?
The report revisits the words of former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir when she signed the Camp David Agreement. Standing at the Gulf of Aqaba, she turned towards Saudi Arabia and said, “From this place, I smell the breeze of Khaybar and Yathrib. I smell the scent of my ancestors in Khaybar.”
Khaybar is considered one of the most important cities closest to Medina, located about 168 km away and administratively associated with it. Many of its buildings, especially the famous Marhab Fortress, are still standing, and it was a significant city historically.
The report adds that Mohammed bin Salman has paved the way for Zionism in Saudi Arabia. For instance, the “Diarna” project gained special importance for him, and he sent Mohammed Al-Issa to visit their headquarters in New York, praising the project coordinator and facilitating their teams’ work in Saudi Arabia. Even the Saudi MBC channel hosted its Zionist American founder, Jason Guberman, on the “Horizons” program to promote his project.
There has been a long-standing system in Saudi Arabia stating that Mecca and Medina have a special sanctity, prohibiting non-Saudis from acquiring ownership or rights within the boundaries of these cities unless through inheritance.
Sacrificial Lamb
In April 2022, the Crown Prince amended the law, granting “restricted entry” individuals the right to ownership. This implies lifting the ownership ban on all foreign nationalities except those prohibited from entry, opening the door wide for Israelis to own property in the two holy cities.
This change also implies the possibility of Emirati nationals purchasing properties in Mecca and Medina after the UAE amended its naturalization law, accompanied by leaks about thousands of Israelis obtaining Emirati citizenship.
The report concludes that Mohammed bin Salman has chosen the worst path to ensure his stay on the throne, based on betrayal, selling values and principles, and empowering the most dangerous enemies to control the Kingdom’s territories and sacred sites. He did not anticipate becoming the first sacrificial lamb for the Israelis to discard once his dirty mission is completed, along with the eternal disgrace and shame that he will carry.