“ The Israeli media reported in recent weeks that Israeli officials told the Biden Administration they should avoid heavy criticism of Saudi Arabia and Egypt.”
Considering the scale of their investment in the aftermath of 9/11 - I can certainly understand why they might be concerned.
Al Qaeda became the ally of Western nations and the Gulf Arabs like the Saudis in prosecuting the wars in Libya and Syria.
Not AQ the organization but its foot soldiers and followers were hijacked to Libya and Syria as fighters.
Its not a nice story since the jihadists in Syria morphed into Islamic State.
Iran was deemed the greater enemy by Pro-Israel policy makers at the top of our government.