The complexities of Saudi Arabia and its position on normalization with Israel and the Palestinian issue must be understood through examining Saudi discourse, according to a Saudi researcher. The Saudi ruling elite fears regional conflict and radicalization, and views the restructuring of the economy as an existential issue. The writer dispels the idea that Saudi-Israeli normalization is solely based on the shared Iranian threat, emphasizing that the Saudis differ from Israel in how they strategically address the Iranian concern. The writer calls for an Arab-Israeli mid-level dialogue to foster healthier and more constructive discourse and proposes a two-state solution for lasting peace.