"The Saudis . . . although fanatically Islamic and have setup madrasas to teach an extreme form of Islam (Wahhabism) they don’t want anything disturbing the ruling class in their own country." Is this part of the Islamic ruling class policy to gaslight their poor into focusing their anger and frustration on Israel rather than on their own elites?
For both Israel and Saudi Arabia a more compatible partner than China (whose propaganda is virulently anti-Israel and who is actively persecuting its Muslim minority) would be India. India, however, appears to prefer having cordial relations with everyone and is averse to choosing sides.
I agree that India would be the preferred ally - certainly for Israel. The two countries already have very good relations. As you said though, they like to play for every team. They also don't (yet?) have a veto in the Security Council (important for Israel, irrelevant for Saudi Arabia
"The Saudis . . . although fanatically Islamic and have setup madrasas to teach an extreme form of Islam (Wahhabism) they don’t want anything disturbing the ruling class in their own country." Is this part of the Islamic ruling class policy to gaslight their poor into focusing their anger and frustration on Israel rather than on their own elites?
Exactly!
For both Israel and Saudi Arabia a more compatible partner than China (whose propaganda is virulently anti-Israel and who is actively persecuting its Muslim minority) would be India. India, however, appears to prefer having cordial relations with everyone and is averse to choosing sides.
I agree that India would be the preferred ally - certainly for Israel. The two countries already have very good relations. As you said though, they like to play for every team. They also don't (yet?) have a veto in the Security Council (important for Israel, irrelevant for Saudi Arabia