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September 21, 2023       Share:    

Source: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/third-saudis-want-business-israel-now-even-without-formal-ties-muslim-rights-top

Poll: A Third of Saudis Want Business with Israel Now, Even without Formal Ties

(Washington Institute for Near East Policy) David Pollock - One-third of Saudi society say they would approve cooperation "with Israeli technology companies on things like climate change, cybersecurity, and water resource management," according to an August 2023 survey commissioned by the Washington Institute. Only 15% of Saudis say it would be important to acquire "new American weapons and security guarantees for Saudi Arabia," while 16% say it would be important to have "a new partnership with the U.S. for Saudi civilian nuclear power." 61% agree at least "somewhat" that "We cannot count on the U.S. these days, so we should look more to other countries like Russia or China as partners." 48% prefer "those who are trying to interpret Islam in a more modern direction," up from 27% in 2017.

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