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Ancient Saudi Jewish sites may soon be more accessible

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Published: 7 August 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

In Saudi Arabia, Jewish sites with ancient resonance beckon – Jessica Steinberg – The Times of Israel 04.08.16
For now, Israelis are not allowed into Saudi Arabia, and Jews are at best grudgingly admitted. But with ties just possibly warming, a Jewish history dating back millennia might soon be more accessible.
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Ex-cabinet minister says Israel-Saudi peace ‘in the cards’ – The Times of Israel 05.08.16
Israelis will be able to travel to Gulf state ‘much sooner than you dream about,’ Rabbi Michael Melchior says, following visit by Riyadh delegation.

When Saudi Arabia was a Jewish kingdom
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