Saudi Diplomat to Israeli Paper: 'Age of War with Israel' Is Over

Breitbart ^ | 6/23/2019 | Deborah Danan

[bitt]

TEL AVIV – In a rare interview with a Hebrew-language newspaper, a senior Saudi diplomat said it was time the Arab world realized that the “age of war with Israel” is over.

The diplomat, who declined to be named, slammed the Palestinian leadership for “irresponsibly” panning the Trump administration’s long-anticipated peace deal without even seeing it.

“The bloody conflict has dragged on for too long. For us the Saudis, as well as for all the Gulf states, Egypt and Jordan, it is clear that the age of war with Israel has ended and that normalizing relations will only benefit us,” he said in interview published in Globes. “The entire Arab world can benefit from this, not only the Palestinians, and of course also [Israel].”

“History and Allah have brought a real opportunity to realize this,” he added.

He praised Israel’s technological prowess, saying that even those in the Arab world that “hate” Israel look to the Jewish state with “admiration over its success in [technology] and hopes to copy it.”

He emphasized Saudi Arabia’s deep commitment to the Palestinians but criticized them for hanging onto a victimhood identity.

“Maybe it is hard for them to separate themselves from the portrayal of the eternal victim and they don’t believe they can survive without it,” he said.

President Donald Trump’s so-called deal of the century would bring the Palestinians $50 billion, “sums they never dreamed of,” he said.

[bitt]

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[GOPJ]

He emphasized Saudi Arabia’s deep commitment to the Palestinians but criticized them for hanging onto a victimhood identity.

The whole world is sick of professional victims and their endless pity parties. It's like so tacky to only 'cry for yourself'. Palestinians need to 'move on' - join the real world. Stop with the creepy drama.

[nopardons]

WOW...just WOW!

This is something that no other American president, nor any other nation has been able to do for the last 70+ years!

[granada]

They are trustworthy people.

[OldNewYork]

An anonymous source says...

[montag813]

So NOW can we finally relocate the “Palestinian state” to the crater Tycho? (Oxygen optional)

[lee martell]

This is fantastic and very brave of this Arab to state.
It probably won’t turn the tide completely, but everything has a starting point. Yes, stop playing the angry victim generation after generation.

[granada]

An anonymous source says...

.........

MBS’ PR brigade.

[Bob434]

is it leading to a 7 year peace treaty?

[BigEdLB]

File this under, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” And...File this under, “I love the smell of microwaved hominy early in the morning.”

[Mark17]

is it leading to a 7 year peace treaty?

Is that the 7 year peace treaty that only lasts for 3 1/2 years?

[bitt]

The palis probably just want a new crate of tire tubes for their towels..

[Netz]

‘Age of War with Israel’ Is Over

...just as long as the Israelis do what we want...

[Netz]

If the Saudis were not seeking out Israeli assistance against the Houti rebel attacks from Yemen and the looming threat from Iran, none of this would be happening.

[Yosemitest]

Muslims are well know for lying about their faith.

MUSLIMS are allowed to LIE and deceive NON MUSLIMS, if it benefits or protects ISLAM.
Qur'an (16:106) - Establishes that there are circumstances that can "compel" a Muslim to tell a lie.

Qur'an (3:28) - This verse tells Muslims not to take those outside the faith as friends, unless it is to "guard themselves."

Qur'an (9:3) - "...Allah and His Messenger are free from liability to the idolaters..." The dissolution of oaths with the pagans who remained at Mecca following its capture. They did nothing wrong, but were evicted anyway.

Qur'an (40:28) - A man is introduced as a believer, but one who must "hide his faith" among those who are not believers.

Qur'an (2:225) - "Allah will not call you to account for thoughtlessness in your oaths, but for the intention in your hearts"

Qur'an (66:2) - "Allah has already ordained for you, (O men), the dissolution of your oaths"

Qur'an (3:54) - "And they (the disbelievers) schemed, and Allah schemed (against them): and Allah is the best of schemers." The Arabic word used here for scheme (or plot) is makara, which literally means deceit. If Allah is deceitful toward unbelievers, then there is little basis for denying that Muslims are allowed to do the same. (See also 8:30 and 10:21)

Taken collectively these verses are interpreted to mean that there are circumstances when a Muslim may be "compelled" to deceive others for a greater purpose.
Posted by Atheist

For a better understanding of the issue, read HISTORY of Mohammed ( spelled variously; Mahomet, Muhammed, Mehmet, etc. ).

[SaveFerris]

[is it leading to a 7 year peace treaty?]

That’s the most important question. I still think it’s confirmed by a man from Europe, from the Old Roman Empire.

Still, I’m watching. I have an article I’m not finished reading yet on this thing.

It’s CNBC though

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/22/trumps-approach-to-mideast-peace-built-on-big-money-projects.html

[SaveFerris]

[ Is that the 7 year peace treaty that only lasts for 3 1/2 years? ]

It will definitely be broken 1,260 days in.

And then shall be Great Tribulation. Such as never before nor ever again.

[PIF]

Saudi Taqiyya

[Cementjungle]

Interesting, and a big deal if true. Trump may be hamstrung on domestic stuff because of Congress and the swamp, but he seems to be making an impact on foreign policy and world events. I am happy about that.