Yedioth Ahronoth: Covert ties with Arab states persist

Israel's relations with Arab countries changed significantly after the outbreak of the recent war. Much of the security and intelligence cooperation has returned to operating behind the scenes, although some channels of collaboration continue in the economic and military fields. The Abraham Accords had initially established official and public relations with the UAE, Bahrain, and others, but the war led to a decline in transparency, with much of these relationships shifting to secrecy. Some countries have maintained security cooperation, especially within the framework of strategic calculations. The stance with Saudi Arabia remains complex: Riyadh demands a clear path toward establishing a Palestinian state before any comprehensive normalization, while the UAE and Bahrain continue their relations officially. These changes indicate that regional relations involve intertwined security, economic, and political interests, with new security arrangements emerging outside the context of occupation—such as the Mecca Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. Meanwhile, regional alliances against Iran are evolving to include more independent and stable understandings, despite the Palestinian issue remaining a major obstacle to full normalization.

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