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'Biggest barrier' to Saudi-Israeli normalization is the two-state solution, says ex-CIA director
A two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict is “elusive” right now, according to former CIA director David Petraeus, adding that it is also the “single biggest barrier” to normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. “A solid path, a solid commitment to a two-state solution from Israel” is the biggest hurdle to Israel and Saudi’s normalization plans, Petraeus, who is now chairman at KKR Global Institute, told CNBC’s Dan Murphy. Saudi Arabia does not recognize Israel as a state and has refused to do so since the Jewish nation’s independence in 1948. However, there have been ... (full story)