Israeli minister claims victory in Gaza ‘key’ to normalisation with Saudi Arabia – Middle East Monitor

Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister has predicted that the war against the Palestinians in Gaza will end within the next year in a “clear Israeli victory”. Ron Dermer said that achieving victory is key to opening the doors to peace and expanding the Abraham Accords with Arab countries, especially Saudi Arabia.

“In the Middle East, peace agreements do not come from weakness, but from victory,” said Dermer. “The road to Riyadh passes through Rafah.”…