Israel’s north-south rail project will link to Saudi Arabia, Netanyahu says - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Rina Bassist

Rina Bassist

Jul 31, 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu train — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussing the Israel north-south rail line at a special cabinet meeting on Sunday. — Benjamin Netanyahu's office

A picture shows a electoral banner for Israel's National Unity bloc, which includes the Blue and White (Kahol Lavan) led by Defence Minister Benny Gantz (R), and a portrait of Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu (L), in Tel Aviv on October 27, 2022, ahead of the November general elections. (Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP) (Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP via Getty Images)

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