US Under Secretary of State David Hale said that Washington is in continuous talks with Saudi Arabia regarding the protection of human rights and women's rights, and he talked about what the Gulf countries will gain from normalization in the context of their relations with Iran.
"We continue to hold frank talks with Riyadh on human rights, and we continuously inform Saudi leaders that success in the national reform agenda requires protecting human rights, especially women's rights," he added.
During a hearing at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Hill confirmed that the United States is working closely with Saudi Arabia to reduce violence in Yemen, and supports the efforts of UN envoy Martin Griffiths in his negotiations towards lasting peace in Yemen, noting that the Houthis threaten the region's security and stability.
On another topic, Hill mentioned that the normalization agreements signed between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain help undermine Iran's influence and help the Gulf states live without fear of them.
He said that what he describes as ending Iranian influence is a priority for the American administration, because success in this means that Iraq and Lebanon are sovereign and independent, and it will allow religious minorities to flourish, and it means that the Gulf countries will not live anymore in fear of Iranian aggressions and violence, and it means that Israel is safer and reaps benefits. Regional cooperation.
The benefits of normalization in the billions
For his part, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that peace agreements with the UAE and Bahrain will generate many billions for the Israeli economy, and will enhance Israel's strength in general, and will help it face the economic damage caused by the repercussions of Corona.
In a press conference regarding the outbreak of the Coronavirus, Netanyahu added that, "Thanks to the correct decisions we have taken, and thanks to the joint standing of all Israeli residents on the front of confronting Corona, Israel has been an example for the world to follow. Life under Corona lasted for many months, and our national product losses were half of the losses of the economies of European countries." ".