The Complex Dynamics of Biden's Normalization Plans and the Israel-Palestine Conflict

The Biden administration's efforts to broker a Saudi-Israel normalization agreement have been derailed as Israel and Hamas engage in intense fighting, resulting in the worst violence in decades. The conflict has put Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a difficult position, as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a major obstacle to a potential deal. The ongoing violence has also benefited Iran, which supports Hamas and seeks to slow down Israeli-Saudi normalization. While the prospects for a deal seem bleak at the moment, there is still a possibility for talks to resume depending on the extent of Israel's response and the spread of violence in the region.