The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, stated that his country will open its doors to Israelis if there is progress regarding the peace process between Israel and Palestine. The minister gave this statement in response to queries about the assertions of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in which he promised to establish a direct flight route from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv to Mecca for Muslim Pilgrims. The minister also added that normalizing relations with Israel will bring tremendous economic, social, and security benefits for the whole region. In conclusion, Prince Faisal explained that normalization will be successful only if the Palestine question is addressed, with the State of Palestine established on the 1967 borders. For further details, click here