The media have been rife with speculation about the possibility of normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Israel will recognize Saudi Arabia as an Islamic state in exchange for Saudi recognition of Israel as the state of the Jewish people. #7Saudi Arabia will not vote against Israel in international organizations and institutions, and Israel will not vote against Saudi Arabia in the same venues. Every remaining detail belongs under one general principle:Peace for peace, recognition for recognition, normal relations for normal relations. This identity of interests between Israel and Saudi Arabia is the basis for a just and possibly lasting peace.