Herzog, Saudi official interviews revive Saudi-Israel ties amid Iran strikes on Gulf - analysis
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The crisis could strengthen the case for regional defense cooperation, including quiet coordination with Israel, without necessarily bringing the kingdom closer to formal diplomatic relations.