Following discussions in Beijing that were arranged by China, Saudi Arabia and Iran said on March 10 that diplomatic ties would resume and their embassies will reopen in two months. Many political analysts and professionals believe that the agreement will hurt Israel by weakening its position and helping the Palestinian cause.
According to Ahmed Majdalani, the Palestinian minister of social development, the deal between Riyadh and Tehran would undoubtedly advance regional security and stability as well as the cause of the Palestinian people. He said to Arab News that it may also aid in fostering a closer relationship between Fatah and Hamas.
Nasser Al-Kidwa, a former PLO representative to the UN, stated to Arab News that he believed the agreement will benefit the Palestinian cause by harming Israel.
The Saudi-Iran agreement, according to Gaza-based security and political analyst Islam Shahwan, would largely strengthen support for the Palestinian cause.