Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar has thanked Saudi officials for assisting Israeli travellers who were rescued after a plane incident. In an online statement, Zohar expressed gratitude for the authorities’ immediate help to the passengers.
The gesture drew attention because Israel and Saudi Arabia have no formal relations. Zohar’s thanks were directed to Saudi officials who helped the Israeli travellers.
Zohar expresses gratitude to Saudi officials
Zohar said he appreciated the assistance provided to the passengers. His statement acknowledged the help extended by Saudi authorities after the travellers were rescued.
The incident brought together Israeli passengers and Saudi officials in a moment of assistance, despite the absence of formal relations between the two countries.
No formal relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia
Israel and Saudi Arabia do not have formal diplomatic relations. Zohar’s public expression of thanks highlighted the assistance provided by Saudi officials to the Israeli travellers.
