Israel PM ‘flew to Saudi Arabia for secret talks with crown prince’


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly flew to Saudi Arabia on Sunday to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Israeli media report. Flight-tracking data showed a business jet previously used by Mr Netanyahu travelled to the Red Sea city of Neom. There was no official confirmation, but an Israeli minister said he had been told about it by the foreign ministry. It would be the first known meeting between leaders of the historical foes, whom the US wants to normalise ties. President Donald Trump has recently brokered deals establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan.

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